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17 August 2026

Cryptids of America, The Monsters That Refuse to Be Explained

America is a big country. And it turns out that when you have vast mountain ranges, impenetrable swamps, ancient forests the size of small European nations and a population with a healthy appetite for a good story, you end up with an extraordinary catalogue of creatures that science has not yet got around to confirming. These are the cryptids of America. Part legend, part folklore, part something that made a very large noise outside the tent at three in the morning. We suggest running.

USA

10 August 2026

The Most Haunted Asylums in America, Where the Walls Still Remember

America's abandoned asylums have absorbed more human suffering than most buildings could bear. Grand Victorian structures built with the best intentions of their era, operating in ways the modern world finds deeply uncomfortable to contemplate. Many are closed now. Some have been converted into hotels and apartments. And some of them have never really emptied out.

Villages

31 July 2026

The Most Haunted Villages in England

England's villages look peaceful enough on the surface. Church spires, cricket greens, thatched cottages, the occasional pub with a low beam and a friendly landlord. But scratch beneath that pastoral surface and you find something older and considerably less comfortable. England's villages have been accumulating their dead for a thousand years and more, and in the quietest corners of the country, some of them have never really left.

Folklore

21 July 2026

Folklore, Myths and Legends

The stories behind Britain's most mysterious places. Ancient giants, cursed stones and creatures that should not exist. From the Green Children of Woolpit to the Beast of Bodmin Moor. Folklore is not simply old stories told around fires. It is the memory of a country written in the landscape itself. These are the myths and legends that refuse to die.

Investigations

16 June 2026

The Most Haunted Cities in America, Where Should You Investigate First?

America has packed an extraordinary amount of tragedy, conflict and human drama into its brief history, leaving a paranormal tradition as rich and varied as its geography. Here are the most haunted cities in America and why each one deserves a place on every paranormal enthusiast's list.

USA

10 June 2026

The Most Haunted Hotels in America, Check In If You Dare

America's oldest hotels have witnessed births, deaths, scandals and tragedies within their walls, and some of their former guests have clearly decided that checkout time does not apply to them. Here are the most haunted hotels in America.

Scotland Ghost Hunting

21 May 2026

Scotland's Dark History, The Most Haunted Locations North of the Border

Scotland is soaked in clan warfare, religious persecution and political intrigue. Add a climate built for atmospheric dread and architecture that looks haunted even on a sunny day, and you have arguably the greatest paranormal destination on earth.

UK Ghost Hunting

19 May 2026

The Most Haunted Pubs in the UK, Pull Up a Stool If You Dare

The UK's oldest pubs have witnessed centuries of human drama, tragedy and the kind of behaviour that tends to leave a mark on a place. Many of their former regulars, it seems, simply never left. Here are the most haunted pubs in Britain.

Famous Ghosts

18 May 2026

The World's Most Famous Ghosts and Where to Find Them

Every culture on earth has its ghosts. From the Tower of London to Sleepy Hollow, these are the world's most famous spirits and exactly where you might encounter them. We make no promises about what happens if you do.

UK Ghost Hunting

10 May 2026

Haunted Places Near You: A UK Explorer's Guide

You do not need to travel far to experience the paranormal. The UK is one of the most haunted countries on earth, with real haunted locations in almost every town, village, and city.

Ghost Hunting Tips

8 May 2026

Getting Started with Ghost Hunting: A Beginner's Complete Guide

Thinking about trying paranormal investigation for the first time? This beginner's guide covers everything from essential equipment to finding haunted places near you using a ghost hunting app.

USA Ghost Hunting

5 May 2026

Top Paranormal Investigation Locations in America

America's dark history has left behind some extraordinary haunted places. From Louisville's body chute to Philadelphia's cellblocks, here are the best ghost hunting locations in the US.

UK Ghost Hunting

2 May 2026

10 Most Haunted Places in the UK, Are You Brave Enough to Visit?

The UK has a darker side. Behind its rolling countryside and cobbled streets lies a chilling history of restless spirits and unexplained phenomena. Here are the 10 most haunted places in the UK, and what makes them so terrifying.

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