Category: Folklore
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Rusalka
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In Slavic folklore, the rusalka (plural: rusalki) is a spirit associated with nature. It was believed that rusalki took care of waters, forests and fields. They were represented either as little or as young girls with loose hair and pale skin. On rare occasions, male rusalki have also been described. Contents “Rusalki” by…
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Peoples & Creatures of the Moon
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Humans have long imagined the kinds of creatures or peoples that might live on Earth’s moon. This section briefly describes ideas about lunar life in the 17th, 19th the 20th centuries through a series of items from the Library of Congress’ collections. By examining ideas about life on the moon,…
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The Lost City of the Grand Canyon: In Search of an Ancient Advanced Civilisation
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n 1908, President Teddy Roosevelt wanted to declare the Grand Canyon off-limits to all timber and mining operations. It would take another 11 years for Congress to designate the Grand Canyon as a national park, but sensing a final opportunity for adventure, explorer G.E. Kincaid took a boat down the…
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Understanding Elementals & Their Role In Contemporary Paranormal Research
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As someone with an interest in the paranormal, you’ve most likely come across the term “elementals,” perhaps in connection with a famous haunting like that of Ireland’s Leap Castle, or maybe you’ve encountered what you believe to be an elemental as part of a paranormal investigation. But what exactly are…
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The Fae In Folklore & Paranormal Investigations
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The term “fae” broadly refers to a category of supernatural beings that are typically depicted as small, human-like creatures with magical powers and a connection to nature. In the paranormal field, they are considered to be entities that are not on the religious spectrum, like demons and angels, and have…
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The Bideford Witches – Devon
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Witchcraft didn’t happen in Britain like it did on the European continent. We didn’t have an inquisition actively searching for the emissaries of Satan. Instead, we relied on the good people of the England, Scotland and Wales to spot witches within their own communities and report the offenders to the…
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Atlantis’ Tragic Tale: What Is the Truth Behind the Myth?
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Undoubtedly, Atlantis was the most famous legendary place in the ancient world, and it has remained one of the most enduring ancient myths. Immortalized by its narrator, Plato, the story of Atlantis is a tantalizing tale: An advanced civilization that went too far in its greed, provoking the wrath of…
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The Black Stick Man Phenomenon
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In the world of the paranormal, there is seldom anything new to write home about. Ghosts are ghosts after all, the tried and true staple of an investigator’s diet. Rarely do we see an emergence of a new phenomenon. We might see an older type of entity experience resurgence in…
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What are ghosts?
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Ghosts in modern Western culture are generally considered the ephemeral images of the dead, whether person, animal, or inanimate object. Ghosts may interact with the living or they may simply exist as a non-interactive “recording” of some past event. A single instance of viewing a ghost is called a sighting. When…
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The Haunted Painting – Ghosts Reveal Themselves in Birmingham Artwork
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Next time you pay a visit to a thrift shop, think twice about what you are taking home with you. You may be getting a hidden addition with your purchases in the form of an unwelcome guest and I’m not talking about bed bugs. Whilst most people are familiar with…
