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Embark on a journey into the heart of Yorkshire, England, where stories of mischievous spirits known as boggarts have stirred both dread and fascination for…

It has always fascinated me how certain rituals and traditions, no matter how obscure, persist in our collective consciousness. One such tradition is the rite…

In this 1910 news article we learn of a troubled young man who poisoned his mother’s coffee with formaldehyde because she would not give him…

As someone who’s studied folklore since the early 1990s, I get a lot of satisfaction delving into the rich tapestry of tales, traditions, and beliefs…

A man made a rush to board a train as it was moving away from the depot, but realizing that he could not pull it…

The following interesting article on the meaning of the name Hildegarde was published in 1920. What’s In a Name? Hildegarde. Hildegarde is very popular in…

Historically, bells have had a profound role across numerous cultures and religious practices. Their enchanting chimes are not solely the realms of churches and monasteries;…

A long night is ahead of Miss Wilma de Bow. After waking up to the sound of an axe murderer killing her cousin, after begging…

We’ve read about adults falling from horses and getting dragged, but this also happened to a hefty number of children in the past. Here is…

It’s 1899 and a Virginia man beats and kills his partner after he finds her nursing their baby while she was intoxicated.  He is sent…