The murder of two young Scottish nobles served as the inspiration for Game of Throne’s ‘Red Wedding’
Author: Dark Tales
The Cauld Lad of Hylton
Believed to have been put to death by the Baron Hylton, the ghost of a stable boy is said to haunt a castle in North-East England
The Ratman of Southend
A popular urban legend in the English seaside town of Southend, the ratman is said to be ghostly creature that inhabits a dilapidated underpass.
2011 Svalbard Polar Bear Attack
Home to over 3,000 polar bears, the remote island of Svalbard was the scene of a fatal attack on British student in 2011
The Six Labours of Theseus
Traveling the dangerous road to Athens, Theseus fought and overcame six enemies, making his name as a hero in the process
Alferd Packer – The Colorado Cannibal
How one failed mountain guide and prospector achieved enduring infamy on the 19th century American frontier
50 Berkeley Square
A look at the history of what is reported to be one of London’s most haunted houses
Gustave
One of the largest wild crocodiles ever recorded, the animal known as Gustave has hunted the waters of Lake Tanganyika for over 30 years
The Mothman
A strange, winged humanoid seen multiple times in West Virginia, the ‘mothman’ was blamed by some for causing a deadly bridge collapse
The Great Molasses Flood
A ruptured tank resulted in an eight foot wave of molasses crushing buildings and vehicles resulted in the deaths of 21 people
