The Dancing Mania, Sometimes Fatal, of 14th and 15th Century Europe
In the late Middle Ages, Europe was periodically gripped by a disturbing phenomenon in which men, women, and even children danced uncontrollably for days, weeks,…
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Steve Paslow
Crashed UFO in Nazi Germany and the Resulting Glocke Device
Stories of a UFO crash in Nazi Germany emerged primarily after World War II, gaining traction during the Cold War era when secret weapons, classified research, and rumors of advanced Nazi technology fascinated both the public and intelligence communities.
The Ancient Baghdad Battery
The Baghdad Battery is one of archaeology’s most intriguing and controversial artifacts—often cited as possible evidence of ancient technology far ahead of its time. The relic would be the first known electrical machine from the ancient world.
Polynesians in South America Centuries Before Columbus
The Polynesians are the indigenous people from Polynesia, which is basically the triangular shaped territory of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island, although there are some island outside that area. The most prominent Polynesian languages, according to the number of speakers, are Samonan, Tongan, Tahitian, Maori, and Hawaiian, There is credible evidence that Polynesians had contact with South America before Columbus, and this makes it one of the strongest cases of pre-Columbian transoceanic contact accepted by mainstream scholars.
The Amazing But Controversial Piri Re’is Map of 1531
The Piri Re’is Map is one of the most debated and intriguing cartographic artifacts from the early modern period, celebrated for its sophistication and controversial claims about lost knowledge and ancient exploration.
The Horror Story of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde and its Origins
“The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde” is a classic horror novella written by Robert Louis Stevenson, a famous Scottish novelist, essayist, poet,and travel writer. The book was first published in 1886. Though short, it is one of the most influential horror stories ever written, blending Gothic terror with psychological and moral themes that still resonate today. At its core, the story is a horror tale about the dual nature of humanity.
Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Greek Astronomical Analogue Computer
The Antikythera Mechanism is one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries ever made, often described as the world’s first analog computer. It was found in 1901 in a shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera and dates back to around 100 BCE.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Roanoke Colonists
The disappearance of the Roanoke colonists—often called the Lost Colony—remains one of the most compelling mysteries in early American history. Established in the late…
American Thunderbird: Pterodactyl Sightings in the American Old West
There is no solid scientific evidence that the Native American Thunderbird was a real pterodactyl, but the idea persists because the legend does share…
Choctaw Bigfoot War of 1855 in Oklahoma
Today we examine the legendary Choctaw Bigfoot War said to have taken place in the mid-1800s in what is now Oklahoma, in the eastern…
Were the Irish in North America Centuries Before the Vikings?
The Legend Saint Brendan of Clonfert (c. 484 AD–577 AD), an Irish Christian monk, is the hero of the medieval tale The Voyage of Saint…
Is There a Bigfoot Government Cover Up?
Bigfoot Government Cover Up: For decades, stories of Bigfoot, which is also known as sasquatch, which is the elusive, ape-like creature said to roam…
The Lubbock Texas Lights UFO Swarm of 1951
One of the most famous and puzzling UFO incidents of the early Cold War era took place over the quiet college town of Lubbock,…
The Miraculous Fountain of Youth and Healing Legend in Florida
For centuries, tales of a magical “Fountain of Youth” have captured the imagination of explorers, dreamers, and historians alike. According to legend, this mythical spring…
The Bizarre Hollow Earth Myths And Science
For centuries, humans have looked up to the heavens in wonder. But a smaller, stranger group has looked in the opposite direction—deep below our feet—convinced…
Multitudes of UFOs over Washington, DC in 1952
The 1952 Washington, D.C. UFO Incident: A Summer of Saucers Over the Nation’s Capital In the summer of 1952, the skies over the United States’…
Welsh in America Around 1170 AD?
The Welsh in America: The Legend of Prince Madoc’s 12th-Century Voyage One of the most enduring and romantic tales of early exploration claims that the…
The Mysterious Walking Rocks of California and Nevada
Mysterious Walking Rocks: Across the dry, desolate landscapes of California’s Death Valley and parts of Nevada’s desert basins, an eerie and fascinating phenomenon has…
The Legendary Lost Continents of Lemuria and Mu and Science
Across the world’s oceans lie countless tales of lost continents—sunken civilizations said to have vanished beneath the waves long before human history began. Among these,…
Ghosts of the Alamo at San Antonio, Texas
Few landmarks in the United States carry the weight of history and memory quite like the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Known as the site…
The Mysterious and Paranormal Active Mount Shasta in California
Rising over 14,000 feet above the forests of Northern California, Mount Shasta is one of the most striking natural landmarks in the American West—and one…
Ghost Riders: From Folklore to Cultural Legend to Marvel Comics Characters
The image of spectral horsemen galloping across storm-dark skies has haunted human imagination for centuries. Known in various traditions as ghost riders, these phantom…
Halloween: A Time of Séances, Ghosts, Demons, & Witchcraft Spells
Halloween, celebrated each year on October 31st, is widely regarded today as a night of costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. Yet beneath the modern…
A Worldwide Study of Stories on Headless Ghosts
Among the countless shades that haunt the world’s folklore, few are as chilling as the headless ghost. From medieval Europe to colonial America, from Asian…
“The Exorcist”, the Novel, the Movie, And their Original Inspiration
The Exorcist began as a novel written by William Peter Blatty, published in 1971. Blatty, who had a background in comedy writing, drew inspiration from…
The Amityville Horror Story: A Detailed Report
Amityville is a small, quiet village in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County located on the South Shore of Long Island, New York. The…
The Boggy Creek Monster of Arkansas
Deep within the swamps and bayous of Fouke, in southern Arkansas, a mysterious figure has captured the imaginations of locals and cryptozoologists for over…