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Moosham Castle

  • Austria, Europe
Moosham Castle or Schloss Moosham is a medieval castle in Unternberg, region Salzburg, Austria. The so-called spur castle is located on a high point, overlooking the entire area. Building fortifications on top of mountains and hills was done for defense purposes. The castle was involved in at least 45 bloody battles. But the battles are […]

Edinburgh Vaults, South Bridge

  • Europe, Scotland
In 2019, right before the Corona pandemic, we visited Edinburgh. When we first arrived in the city, it was raining heavily. Wanting to make the most out of the trip, we decided to take a ghost tour that same night anyway. Thank goodness the weather improved as we approached the night. We did the Doomed, […]

Epping Forest

  • England, Europe
Less than an hour’s drive away from London, you’ll find Epping Forest. This ancient woodland stretches from London to Epping, Essex. It lies on a ridge between the rivers Lea and Roding and is the perfect place to spend a Sunday out with the family. But, the “People’s Forest” also has a dark side… About […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

Hampton Court Palace

  • England, Europe
Hampton Court Palace was one of King Henry VIII’s most favourite royal residences. You can find the palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, 12 miles upstream of central London. The palace is open to the public and it’s a much-loved tourist attraction. But, did you know it was haunted?  The history of […]

Blickling Hall

  • England, Europe
Blickling Hall is an English stately home in the village of Blickling, Norfolk. The original house was built in the 11th century, but the house as we know it today, was constructed in 1619. In the 15th and 16th century, the hall was home to the Boleyn family. And their spirits still haunt the estate […]

Hinchingbrooke House

  • England, Europe
Hinchingbrooke House in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, is an English Grade I listed stately home. It has been part of the Hinchingbrooke School since 1970, but the building has many other purposes. The house is built around an existing 11th century priory. Oh, and did I mention it was haunted? The history of Hinchingbrooke House Hinchingbrooke House […]

Shepton Mallet Prison

  • England, Europe
HMP Shepton Mallet in Somerset, England, was the oldest operating prison in the United Kingdom. The prison closed its doors in 2013 and now serves as a museum and guided tours are available. A place this old has many stories to tell and some former prisoners love to share theirs with you.  The history of […]

Westminster Abbey

  • England, Europe
Everyone who has been to London has also seen Westminster Abbey. This impressive building was founded in the year 960. Westminster Abbey has been a place for coronations and royal weddings. And did you also know it is a burial site? No less than 3300 people are buried at the Abbey including 17 English and […]