Traditional Legends

Built in 1817, the bridge was the site of a pivotal Civil War battle during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

In my travels and paranormal career, I had the opportunity to live in Japan for two years. Here are some of my cemetery stories.

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...

Romanian Vampires have a long and varied history. The earliest known reference to a vampire in Romania dates back to the 11th century,...

Gettysburg ranks in the top five most haunted locations in the US.

So, you enjoy a good ghost story? I think it is safe to say that we have all shared a great spooky story or two around a campfire while shining flashlights under our chins. Now you feel ready for more than a spine-tingling tale and want to experience a ghost firsthand. As girls, if we need to travel to public restrooms in packs, then it is simply logical to grab your best girl friends for an evening of frightful fun.

The resident reported that she smelled odors of flowers around the apartment as well as the lights and the TV flickering on and off.

My last investigations with SJGR, and the evolution to NJPR and beyond!

In 2000 there was a pervading thought that all computers would be destroyed by the clock bug. In the spirit world, no one cared.

Native American tribes that lived on the plains of middle North America between the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River are...

The first investigation team to investigate the infamous Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.PA in 1999.

Autumn in Salem. What could be better? A few years ago, my husband was sent to New England on a business trip, and we decided to visit...

Who was Jacques St Germaine?

It is the turn of the 17th century (1600’s) and you are in a bustling market in England. There in the open, boldly advertised, are merchants peddling spells, potions, and other magical services. The blacksmith selling you new horseshoes offers you a talisman against evil while his wife gives you a love potion. The baker worked spells into his goods. Not what you expected? Is this a fantasy story? Alternate universe?

Do zombies like brains? This is Undead Evolution: Tracing Zombies from Folklore to Pop Culture.

Festivals of the dead have been celebrated throughout the world for centuries with Obon being but one such festival. It has morphed and changed over the centuries but remains at its core a tradition of honor and celebration.

Summer is officially almost over and soon the kiddos will be returning to school. Gowing up in the rural wilds of Florida, our summer...

Is the Mothman of Point Pleasant simply a cryptid monster or is it an ancient creature that has existed in many cultures throughout history? What is the purpose of such beings? In many cultures, they are sky beings and have been deified. As many believe that the Mothman is a harbinger of death, there is some historical backing for such belief as in the case of the Ekek or Harpies.

Salem village in 1692 was a hotbed of change. A mercantile elite was developing during this time and prominent citizens were less than willing to accept positions as town leaders. To further add to the unsettled climate, two families, the Putnams and the Porters, were at odds with one another competing for control of the village and the pulpit.

Do vampires really exist? Are there vampires among us? In today’s modern world it is hard to believe that anything fantastical could possibly be real. But vampires have existed in cultures around the world throughout history. The term vampire is relatively new, yet stories of creatures with similar characteristics go back to at least 1500 BCE.