Everybody knows the Legend of King Arthur. Even today, people are trying to find evidence of the existence of this once powerful King. Perhaps you think his story only ties to England, but this story will tell you otherwise. The cradle of King Arthur’s legend is in Brittany, France, in a mysterious forest called Fôret […]

Erasmus Castle, or in Afrikaans “Erasmus Kasteel”, is located on a hill in the Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, South Africa. It overlooks the entire area and is of great historical importance. Today, it’s owned by a company named Armscor and tours can be booked by appointment. The imposing mansion is also referred to as Die Spookhuis, or […]

In the north of Italy, you’ll find what’s called the Venetian Lagoon. Between the islands Venice and Lido, you can find Poveglia Island. This island is often referred to as Plague Island. No other place in the world has seen so much suffering as this place. Residents of Venice refuse to go near the island, […]

About 2 miles (3 km) from the Irish town Rocrea, you can find Leap Castle. This castle was built somewhere around 1250 and was inhabited by the much-feared O’Carroll clan. But that’s not the only thing that makes this castle so infamous. Through the centuries this castle has seen murder and death. No other place […]

Woodchester Mansion can be found in Woodchester Park, near Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, England. It’s a desolate mansion, built on the spot where once another mansion stood. Although the house looks grand, it’s far from finished in the inside. Woodchester Mansion, in the middle of beautiful lakes and nature, is perhaps England’s scariest haunted house.   The history […]

In Lydney, a town in the English county Gloucestershire, you can find the small, though imposing St. Briavels Castle. This castle was built somewhere near the year 1100 and has had many owners and purposes. Even King John and King Edward I have used it, but that isn’t what makes this castle so special. Almost everybody leaves […]