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Myths & Legends Australia & Oceania Australia

North Head Quarantine Station: Australia's Forgotten Gateway

From its origins as a colonial defense against disease to its reputation as one of Australia’s most haunted sites, discover the tragic stories, ghostly encounters, and eerie phenomena that linger in its abandoned buildings and unmarked graves.

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North Head Quarantine Station: Australia's Forgotten Gateway

Haunted houses

Step inside the world’s most haunted houses and accursed estates. Exploring the true ghost stories and paranormal folklore attached to these eerie locations.

The Stanley Hotel: America’s Most Haunted Hotel and the Inspiration for The Shining

The Stanley Hotel: America’s Most Haunted Hotel and the Inspiration for The Shining

Discover the chilling history and haunted legacy of the Stanley Hotel, the real-life inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. From its grand opening in 1909 to its infamous ghostly encounters, explore the stories of Freelan Oscar Stanley, the tragic explosion in Room 217, and the eerie phenomena that draw visitors from around the world.

Eastern State Penitentiary: Inside America’s First Modern Prison and Its Haunting Legacy

Step inside Eastern State Penitentiary, the world’s first true penitentiary, where solitude was both punishment and torture. Explore its revolutionary design, the psychological horrors of its Pennsylvania System, infamous inmates like Al Capone, and the eerie legends that haunt its crumbling walls.

Dow Hill: The Haunted Hill of Kurseong and Colonial Echoes

Uncover the spine-chilling secrets of Dow Hill, Kurseong - India’s most haunted hill station. This immersive article explores the eerie legends of the headless boy on Death Road, the ghostly aaawhispers of Victoria Boys’ High School, and the cursed forest where the supernatural feels undeniably real.

Poveglia: The Plague Island of the Venetian Lagoon

Discover the chilling history of Poveglia, Venice’s infamous Plague Island. From mass graves to a haunted asylum, explore the dark secrets of this forbidden island and why it remains one of the world’s most terrifying places.

Port Arthur: Australia’s Most Brutal Penal Colony

Step into Port Arthur, Tasmania’s infamous penal colony, where convicts endured floggings, solitude, and despair in Britain’s cruelest prison. Explore the haunted ruins, the Isle of the Dead, and the stories of defiance that still echo through its stone walls. A journey into Australia’s darkest chapter.

The Myrtles Plantation: America’s Most Haunted House and the Myths It Birthed

Beneath the charm of its oak-lined veranda, The Myrtles Plantation hides tragedy and ghost stories. From Chloe, the enslaved woman in the green turban, to footsteps on the 17th stair, it has earned its title as America’s most haunted house.

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