Traditional Legends

Deep in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains lies the Devil's Courthouse. It’s not subtle. It warns you.

Cultures around the world have embraced two-spirit people for centuries.

Death is but a transition. It is the living that needs funerary customs. It is all done in love.

The fascinating history behind shrunken heads.

The trail blazed by Connecticut's legal system served as a stark contrast to the events unfolding in neighboring Salem.

One might assume that we were stepping into a gateway to the underworld, expecting to witness remnants from the past.

It was one of the creepiest locations when we locked up for the evening. The museum was the most active location that I have ever investigat

The Skunk Ape of Florida is a mysterious creature that has been reported in the swamps and forests of the Sunshine State for decades.

I am a Southerner, born and raised. I grew up in Florida. No not that Florida. I grew up in rural Florida. I suppose now days it is...

We are mere days away from St. Patrick’s Day. Rivers around the nation have been dyed green in honor of the upcoming holiday. Items...

Legends of giants in West Virginia is not new. It has been theorized that a giant rests below the mound at Indian Mound Cemetery and...

In the charming little town of Romney, WV lies a hidden gem of historical and legendary significance called Indian Mound Cemetery. Romney...

The Grim is an ancient figure of folklore and folktales, believed to have originated in the early Middle Ages. It has taken on many forms...

Osore is an important religious site in Japan since ancient times. It is a sacred place where the dead come to pass on to the afterlife

A Ukrainian house spirit is an entity that has been present in the Ukrainian culture for centuries. This spirit is believed to protect a...

who is this international man of mystery? Where did Santa come from? Let’s hitch up the reindeer and take an evening flight.

Elves have been part of the Christmas tradition for quite some time. Apparently, Santa could not do his job if not for his little helpers.

Once upon a time, Santa had a helper named Krampus and he was far scarier than any elf on the shelf or threat of coal!

In order to understand the concept of the spirit world, one must first understand ancient societies and their relationship with death as...