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Warwick Castle 

  • England, Europe
In the English town Warwick in the county Warwickshire, you can find the imposing Warwick Castle. The original fortress was built in 914, so you can imagine that there’s a lot of history here. It served as a stronghold, a residence and a prison. The castle is a much-loved and popular tourist attraction. And some […]

Ossario di Solferino

  • Europe, Italy
When I’m on holiday, I always try to find something about the history of a certain place. Preferably the dark side of history. In Italy, there are several places that meet  my desire. Take the Ossario di Solferino for instance. The bones of 1413 fallen soldiers were stored here. But, what happened to these poor […]

The most haunted castles in the world

  • Worldwide
When I was a little girl, I was immensely fascinated by castles. My vivid imagination was going wild if we visited one. That fascination has never left me. On the contrary: it is even stronger today. I love the stories, the history and learning about the lives of the people that once lived in them. […]

The Salem Witch Trials

  • Massachusetts, USA
Salem, Massachusetts, is a town with two faces. The harbor-city, where 41.000 people live, has a rich history due to a flourishing trade with the Far East. On the other hand, the city has a dark past. This is where the infamous Salem Witch Trials took place in 1692. Today, it’s not the thriving but […]

Windsor Castle

  • England, Europe
When I was 17 years old, I went to London with my mother. The final excursion day included Windsor Castle. We watched the parade and bought some souvenirs in the local shops. Unfortunately, there was no time to visit the Castle, which I regret until this day. Because this place has some stories to tell! […]

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

  • USA, West Virginia
In Weston, West Virginia, you can find the Weston State Hospital. Many of you will know it better as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. The infamous Kirkbride Method was introduced here, as it was in many asylums back in the days. And even though the method looked really good on paper, it didn’t work out well […]

Cimitero Monumentale di Milano

  • Europe, Italy
We just love going to Italy. It’s our favorite holiday destination. So last Summer, we decided to explore some new areas of the country. But before we made our journey to Tuscany, we stayed in Milan for a couple of days. We had already visited the historic city, so I decided to do a little […]

Top 10: most haunted houses

  • Worldwide
It’s the spooky season and Halloween is just a few weeks away. It’s time for those long and cosy evenings at home and for reading ghost stories. So, let’s have a look at some very haunted mansions. We’ve made a top 10, we start at the bottom and we end at the most haunted haunted […]

Larnach Castle

  • New Zealand, Oceania
Larnach Castle is often referred to as New Zealand’s only castle. In fact, the 25-room Gothic building is an historic house, also called a mock castle. It’s located on the ridge of the Otago Peninsula near Dunedin. Larnach Castle has a magnificent view: you can even see the Pacific Ocean from here! But, this was […]

Fremantle prison

  • Australia, Oceania
Fremantle Prison (or Fremantle Gaol or Fremantle Jail) is located in Fremantle, Western Australia. The facility opened in 1855 and closed in 1991. Today, the Fremantle Prison is the best preserved correctional facility in the whole nation and considered a World Heritage Site. And yes, it’s haunted. The history of Fremantle Prison Swan River Colony, […]

Fremantle Arts Centre

  • Australia, Oceania
The Fremantle Arts Centre in Fremantle, Western Australia, was built in 1867. The building served several purposes before it became an arts centre. A technical school, a US Naval Submarine Depot and a maritime museum. But the building’s original purpose was that of a lunatic asylum. And that’s the reason why this place earned a […]

Casa Loma

  • Canada, Toronto
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival mansion in Toronto, Canada. The name means “House on the Hill” in English and was constructed by the Canadian financier and soldier Sir Henry Pellatt. He built the house for his wife Mary. But, unfortunately, they were only able to enjoy the comfort of the house briefly. The history […]