There is no conclusive database of hauntings to reference, of course (though perhaps there should be). But browse through lists of haunted places and famous ghosts, and you’ll notice a distinct bias. “It does really seem that the numbers are skewed more towards female ghosts,” says Leanna Renee Hieber, a writer and co-author of A Haunted … Continue reading Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts?
Category: haunted places
St. Augustine – A Ghostly Encounter
The exploration of old inns, especially those with a history of haunting, has always fascinated me. I made the three-hour drive from Tampa to St. Augustine on a chilly morning in January. Visiting the “oldest” city in America was something I had wanted to do for some time but life kept getting in the way. … Continue reading St. Augustine – A Ghostly Encounter
Hauntings Don’t Just Happen at Houses
Think "paranormal houses", and the address 112 Ocean Drive probably springs to mind. This was the address for the property which became the focus of Jay Anson's bestselling book "The Amityville Horror", about a house seemingly affected by the murder of six members of his family by Ronald DeFeo, Jnr. The experiences of the Lutz … Continue reading Hauntings Don’t Just Happen at Houses
Ghostly Tourism on Oregon’s Coast
There are a lot of reasons to visit Oregon's coastline. Most of these center around the beaches, the natural attractions, eating loads of clam chowder until you roll out of the restaurant Monty Python-style, etc. There's a lot that's obvious. But there's a whole other side to the Oregon coast: one that's shadowy, elusive and … Continue reading Ghostly Tourism on Oregon’s Coast
Haunted Mason House Inn
Do you like haunted hotels? Do you like trains? I know, they don't really go together logically, do they? Well, they do if you're at the Mason House Inn, Bentonsport, Iowa. The Mason House Inn is a cool old haunted hotel with tons of ghostly activity. And if you're just a bit weary of the … Continue reading Haunted Mason House Inn
6 Ghostly Tips
How to know when your house is haunted Does your home have cold spots…areas where there is no evidence of a draft, but you can feel one anyway? Often, spiritual activity is accompanied by cold wisps of air and chilling puffs against your skin. They can be a barely noticeable occurrence, or very strong. Goosebumps … Continue reading 6 Ghostly Tips
How Many Spirits Are You Living With?
How Many Spirits Are You Living With?I first became aware that I was sharing room and board with a spiritual being when she made herself visible to me one night. This encounter happened after I had climbed into bed and, as I tried to settle to sleep, felt as though I were being watched. I … Continue reading How Many Spirits Are You Living With?
Sacramento Ghost Stories
Sacramento is a city built on broken dreams, a small metropolis spawned from a slew of crudely-pitched tents and decrepit wooden shacks that sprang up along the banks of the Sacramento and American rivers. A city that in some respects, was never meant to be a permanent settlement at all. The watershed event that arguably … Continue reading Sacramento Ghost Stories
Haunted Hampton Court
Hampton Court Palace is one of the most famous historical palaces in Britain. Situated on the River Thames in the village of East Mosely in Surrey it was one of King Henry VIII's most favourite palaces. It seems to have been his "party place" - he did a lot of entertaining there. However his stays … Continue reading Haunted Hampton Court
Who’s Afraid of a Haunted House?
It’s that time of year again. Time for all the ghouls and demons to come out of the woodwork. Time for children to dress up in imaginative costumes and go around their neighbourhoods asking for treats. Yes, it’s that enjoyable annual holiday: Halloween. During this holiday, one popular tradition, for many, is to go to … Continue reading Who’s Afraid of a Haunted House?
