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Tag: folklore

Old Tom
Blog, Folklore, Research

Old Tom

September 25, 2011January 23, 2019 by admin

I’m finally back. This entry is regarding a legend from Eastern Tennessee, that of “Old Tom.” Tom was said to be a lady’s man during […]

Are Ghosts Energy?
Blog, Folklore, Paranormal

Are Ghosts Energy?

July 26, 2011January 23, 2019 by admin

This article is a reprint from The Hauntmasters Club, a link is provided below. I thought it was incredibly interesting and wanted to syndicate: The […]

The Winchester Mystery Mansion
Blog, Discussion, Folklore

The Winchester Mystery Mansion

July 22, 2011January 23, 2019 by admin

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dy0TnZ_vpk&w=425&h=349] This elaborate and bizarre estate is outside of San Jose in California. The home was constructed by Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester […]

Phantom Hitckhikers
Blog, Discussion, Folklore

Phantom Hitckhikers

July 18, 2011January 23, 2019 by admin

Every region has it’s own particular version of this tale. It has became one of the most common urban legends, globally, today. It doesn’t matter […]

Strange Places- Centrilia, PA
Blog, General, Paranormal, Silent Hill

Strange Places- Centrilia, PA

July 13, 2011January 23, 2019 by admin

If you’ve seen the movie “Silent Hill,” you witnessed a current ghost town that was once prosperous and populated. What you may not know is […]

The Sultan’s Palace, New Orleans, LA
Blog, Discussion, Folklore

The Sultan’s Palace, New Orleans, LA

July 4, 2011January 23, 2019 by admin

This little discussed structure is still a mystery today. This home in the old part of the city was owned by the Le Prete family […]

The Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee
Blog, Discussion, Folklore

The Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee

July 3, 2011January 22, 2019 by admin

There is the remnants of a farm near Adams, Tennessee. The Bell Farm was home to John Bell in family in the early 1800s, and […]

The Christine Syndrome: Cars and Curses
Blog, Discussion, Folklore, Horror

The Christine Syndrome: Cars and Curses

June 29, 2011January 22, 2019 by admin

Christine is both a film and novel chronicling a young man’s struggles with a car that has a life of its own. Stephen King is […]

Strange and Macabre Facts about the Titanic
Blog, Discussion, Folklore, Paranormal

Strange and Macabre Facts about the Titanic

May 30, 2011January 22, 2019 by admin

We’ve all heard the history of the sinking of the Titanic. We’ve heard of the pomp and pagentry involved in the luxurious vessel as well […]

Who was Sammy Spangler?
Blog, Discussion, Folklore

Who was Sammy Spangler?

May 16, 2011January 22, 2019 by admin

In the Scott County area of Virginia, there lived a man who would certainly draw attention today. As far as it’s known, no such figure […]

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