Realm of Unknown

Pennsylvania is an interesting location. We're known for a wide range of things, from being the birthplace of our nation's government, having a Chocolate Factory based town, beautiful woodlands, old mining towns and just straight up strangeness. The topic of discussion today envelopes those final two points, being settled squarely within one of the many smaller prior industry towns, with a bizarre...

When people think of Antartica, they likely think of one giant sheet of ice, with Penguins running around and dancing. But Antarctica holds a long history of explorations, adventuring and death. Hundreds have lost their lives attempting to explore the frozen continent, and it would seem that many of their spirits have decided to linger there long after their passing; now inhabiting the abandons sh...

A mysterious man enters a Japanese airport, with a passport from a country that does not exist. Then this man disappears without a trace, never to be seen or heard from again. Seems like the beginnings of a rather interesting mystery novel right? Well today we shall be looking into such a story, with the Man from Taured, or the Taured Mystery.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support th...

A strange illness that has plagued US and Canadian diplomats for several years now. Originally occurring in Cuba, this strange illness has left people and governments stretching their heads and pointing fingers for half a decade now; and we aren't all that much closer to a set answer.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the Podcast with Patreon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

An elusive werewolf? A possible Dogman? Or simple misidentified bear sightings. The Beast of the Land Between the Lakes has been known throughout the local region for decades upon decades. Becoming a sort of local legend, now spread into a type of folklore. But through today's episode we shall discuss the sightings and validity of the stories.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support th...

A prehistoric and mystical island off the coast of Sweden, seems to be holding all sorts of mysteries and lingering occupants. With stories of witchcraft and curses dating back for thousands of years, it's no wonder that Blå Jungfrun is littered with rumors and legends of evil and negative energy. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the Podcast with Patreon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

This settlement takes the concept of being a Ghost Town to a whole new level, being an old abandoned mining settlement, located within the heart of a highly dangerous desert, now harboring the spirits of those who once founded and eventually died within its boundaries.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the Podcast with Patreon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email: realmofu...

Are animals far smarter than we original believe them to be? Well with today's brief episode we discuss two such examples to animals showcasing awareness far greater than what we commonly associate with them. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the Podcast with Patreon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email: realmofunknown@gmail.com Twitter: @RealmOfUnknown Instagram: @realmofunknow...

Gettysburg College can easily be one of the most haunted Universities, if not locations across the globe. Smack in the middle of the notoriously gruisen and believably haunted locations within the United States. The campus has ghostly soldiers still marching across the grounds, spirits who seemed to have met sudden and sorrowful ends as we as strange glimpses into the past, that seem to capture mo...

Not a full episode! Sorry, we’re having some technical issues when it comes to recording and uploading, so this week’s episode had to be pushed back. Instead we’ve got some cruddy phone recording of what to expect from the podcast moving forwards.

Ever had that strange sensation of being followed while hiking out in the woods? Ever feel like someone is watching you from behind? Well then, you may have been stalked by the elusive and predatory Hidebehind. A lesser known creature of folklore spoken of throughout the northern border region of the United States and Canada. This creature has been frightening those who venture off into the woods...

Are we truly this close to discovering the truth about the UFO phenomenon? Ex-Pentagon officials and members of the US Senate and Congress seem to believe we are, as they are openly stating that we have in our possession an 'Off-World Vehicle', or that unidentified flying objects have been harassing the airspace of military installations across the globe. For the full article, feel free to look it...

A strange yet beautiful creature seems to be stalking the deserts and waterways of Northern Africa, known across the region as Aicha Qandicha, a name that strikes fear into the minds the men, and dread to those who know of the legend.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the Podcast with Patreon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email: realmofunknown@gmail.com Twitter: @RealmOfU...

Probably the most favorite Highway in the world, and most certainly within North America, we have Route 66 as the winner of June's Patreon Poll! With it comes some of the strange and bizarre stories of creatures and spirits that seem to linger throughout the full stretch of highway. .- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the Podcast with Patreon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email:...

A warning of something dangerous, an oman of sorts, or perhaps simply a wandering spirit of a lost individual; we have the Grey Man of Hatteras Island. A mysterious figure that seems to stroll the beaches of the isle whenever there is a coming storm, and becoming a sort of beacon of warning for the island's residents. This strange being has grown to be a local legend and commonplace within the reg...

One of the stranger entries when it comes to the paranormal or supernatural catalog, is the Fresno Nightcrawlers. Small, pale, pant like creatures that have only been spotted one two separate occasion. These strange beings have lead to countless questions and even further speculation within the paranormal and internet communities, as people try to unravel the mystery that is these beings. .- - - -...

Tessie is the United State's own Nessie legend, a common story or local folklore that can be found across the globe. Whether or not this actually has to do with some sort of mythical and prehistoric creature, who knows, right now the evidence doesn't fully support this, but it is still fairly interesting to look into. The Lake Tahoe area has certainly embraced it regardless of what the explanation...

Ever wonder what is lurking about in the local woods at night? Well to some residents within the suburban & rural regions of Maryland in the US, have their very own boogeyman that they've warned of for decades. The Maryland Goatman has grown and developed throughout the years, with no one truly knowing the reason for its creation or what exactly it is. Today we talk about the timeline of the c...

The winner of last month's Patreon poll is the topic of today's episode, Déjà vu, the strange phenomenon which translates to "already seen". Today we shall discuss some of the explanations and theories behind the reasoning for this odd experience. We've all certainly had our own moments with Déjà vu, but the question as to why or how always seems to follow. So perhaps this episode shall enlighten...

Crybaby bridges are scattered all over the world, but when it comes to United States, it would seem that one stands as the possible origin behind the legends. That would be the Van Sant covered bridge here in Pennsylvania, located just north of Philadelphia in Bucks County.  With stories of phantom wails and eerie feelings when visiting the small structure, it's no wonder that its become a so...

A small building with a long and rich history, and whom has seen hundreds to thousands of individuals live & pass through its walls. The Old City Jail once housed those incarcerated for numerous crimes, ranging from petty theft to cold blooded murder. Having POWs outside in tent camps, Pirates, gang members & one of the country's early serial killers, has certainly imprinted an ominous ene...

O'Hare International Airport is one of the most frequented airports in all of the world, but it would seem that we humans may not be the only travel's that converged on this institute. As in 2006, several workers and passerbys witnessed a strange disc shaped object hovering in the sky over the airport. After a media craze though, things just sort of went silent.  After several years, little i...

A staple of the Tampa Bay skyline, with a rich history throughout the city's life, the University of Tampa is truly a go to destination for anyone visiting the area. As many students continue to flock here each year to study, many may not be aware of the many spirits that seem to haunt the halls on campus.  With actresses who still haunt the stages they once performed on, staff members from a...

The Philadelphia Experiment has cemented itself into the world of science fiction, having a movie made from it's story, along with being a part of several conspiracy theory communities. But how solid is the foundation that this story rests upon? What about the Navy's own research into the claims? Today we shall be looking into them all, giving a full breakdown of the story and history of the Phila...

The winner of the February Patreon Poll was The Hands Resist Him, the more than infamous internet haunted painting, that blew up in popularity during the early 2000's due to an Ebay listing that detailed a grim haunting. Is there any proof to support these claims, or the dozens that followed from viewers of the listing/painting? Well today's episode dives into just that.  If you wish to take...