True Hauntings

The Hinsdale House is known for its alleged spirit activity, with reports of apparitions, strange noises, and unexplained occurrences. One family even claimed to have been physically attacked by unseen forces. The house has a dark history, including tales of murder and suicide, which some believe may have contributed to the paranormal activity. Despite attempts to cleanse the house, the hauntings...

In 1633 the convent of the Ursuline NUNS in Loudun, France, became the scene of an outbreak of pure evil. Some even called it a diabolical possession . Over a short period of time, the nuns who inhabited this House of God, showed all of the signs of a demonic attack, including speaking in  tongues  and acting in a most extraordinary and hysterical manner never remembering any of their ac...

Described as “The Closest Thing to Hell,” on a sign made by an inmate incarcerated for stealing chickens, the Licking County Jail ceased operations in 1987 after 98 years of operation. Experienced investigators and guests have captured full blown apparitions, recorded ghastly EVPs that chill to the bone, encountered disembodied voices, chanting and the slamming of jail cell doors.  This place...

Are The Crying Boy paintings truly cursed? Step into the world of mystery and superstition as we uncover the haunting tale behind these infamous artworks. From a tragic orphan boy to inexplicable surviving fires, and a string of misfortunes that follow those who possess them - could there be a curse lurking in these tear-streaked paintings? Join us in this episode of the True Hauntings podcast as...

This week we head to the GOLDEN FLEECE INN in YORK UK. This pub is like a beacon to ghost hunters who pass by it. It has all of the hallmarks of a haunted site with its doors being open and serving Ale since the 1500's. Wonky floors, tipping tables, squashy seating and an air of mystery makes a visit to this place something that you must do when you visit York. Plus… literally across the road, is...

Join us on a bone-chilling journey as we delve into the haunted history of the Farrar School in Iowa. Uncover the spine-tingling tales of ghostly apparitions and hear the hair-raising experiences of investigators who have uncovered its dark secrets. Are you ready to face the unknown, or will the haunting stories haunt you forever? Please share with your friends, and consider becoming a Patreon (Gr...

Deep under the stone walls of the 13th century Buda Castle, lies an ancient Labyrinth. In its twisting paths and darkened corridors time has stood still and the secrets violent deeds, hidden treasures and the ghosts of the past have found a place to hide. In more recent times the caverns have been opened to the public, but in 2011 police raided the labyrinth and locked the doors to everyone. What...

Constructed during the 11th Century, Dudley Castle is known as one of the most haunted Castles in the UK, producing some of the most chilling paranormal activity ever captured on camera. The Castle is a site that actively participates in holding regular, public ghost hunts and people have spoken of their personal experiences of being touched and pushed, while staff and visitors have had stones thr...

Although  insane asylums  were built with the intention of protecting, treating, and supporting people suffering from mental illness, in the late 1800’s terrible practices were used on the patients housed in such institutions, that, by today’s standards would be looked upon as simply barbaric. Many asylums used treatment practices such as restraints and chains, ice baths, electroshock th...

Mild mannered Englishman, Bill Ramsey, inexplicably starts to metamorphose in front of the police, and attacks them. He begs to be locked up, but no one will listen. Is this a true case of an actual werewolf? Or is something more sinister going on? And guess who turns up to sort it all out! The famous ghost hunting duo of Ed and Lorraine Warren of course! What were they up to this time. Find out o...

Notre-Dame Cathedral has witnessed more than 850 years of history, though the Cathedral of Reims saw more action from French royals. It was in  Reims  that most coronations took place though an exception was in 1431 when Henry VI, King of England, was crowned King of France at Notre-Dame. Mary Queen of Scots married Francis II in the Cathedral in 1558. But mostly it was a church for...

If you were thinking about creating a movie situated in a remote, dusty, one horse town complete a really freaky story, you couldn’t do better than what led to the creation of the Amaragosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction, situated along the Nevada-California border in the USA. In 1967, Marta Becket, a former Broadway dancer, headed out West with her husband on a one-woman tour.  In Deat...

Built on a hill with a panoramic view overlooking  Baguio City , the Diplomat Hotel is considered one of the most haunted places in the  Philippines . Its history dates back to 1911 when it was constructed as a retreat house by the  Dominican Order  in a 17-hectare land previously belonging to American locals.  Many people state that they have seen headless appar...

“I sit in this old house, all the while listening to the ghosts walk up and down the hallway. At four o’clock, I was awakened by three distinct knocks on my bedroom door. No one was there. Damned place is haunted, sure as shootin’!” --- President Harry S. Truman Some people firmly believe that the White House, the primary residence of the president of the United States, is haunted by ghosts. Among...

Stepping foot onto the Charles Bridge, will take you back in the history of Prague to experience the history, culture, splendour of this magnificent structure. This bridge is in the Capital of the Czech Republic and it is a major tourist attraction. Behind the religious sculptures and the magnificent photographic opportunities lies the dark history of this bridge’s past. With death, flood, war, pu...

Cannock Chase is rumoured to be a portal to another dimension. Supernatural creatures, such as werewolves, Black Dogs, demonic entities, UFO’s, British Big Cats and even Bigfoot have been sighted here. In the 1940’s, a creepy Pig Man was seen and there are several claims of people also seeing a Black-Eyed Girl. Cannock Chase, in Staffordshire England, is a former Royal Forest with a long history o...

We are back with Part Two to conclude the story of the poltergeist case that was the talk of Australia. We have heard about the weird occurrences so far, but it gets even stranger. Can we get to the bottom of what has happened? This case is unsolved. In the small town of Mayanup , located in the south west of Western Australia during the 1950s, a series of mysterious incidents bewildered the natio...

Welcome to our 100th episode! We are so thrilled, excited and grateful to have reached this milestone. In the small town of Mayanup , located in the south west of Western Australia during the 1950s, a series of mysterious incidents bewildered the nation. Gilbert Smith and his family who lived and worked for Bill Hack at Mayanup, had become the talk of Australia after stones and other objects seemi...

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Many have seen it for themselves, and many have heard its legends. In the past, it was a place of connection, where the families of those departed, could have picnics, and swim in its pond, remembering their loved ones, and, in a way spending time with them. For others, it has become a place of amazing encounters, where people have been chased by balls of floating lights and have seen human forms...

The USS  Arizona  was a battleship built for the United States Navy in around 1915. The ship was named in honour of the 48th State. The Arizona sank during the Japanese attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbour OAHU island, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. More than 1,170 crewmen were killed. The  Arizona  is commemorated by a concrete memorial that spans the wr...

The West Virginia Penitentiary located in Moundsville, West Virginia not only provides visitors with a wealth of history, but some also say it is called home to several resident ghosts. At one stage of it's history the facility was ranked by the U.S. Department of Justice as one of the top ten most violent correctional facilities in the country. Conditions began to deteriorate...

If you have watched 28 Days Haunted on Netflix you will recognise this building as one of the three that are featured in this program.   So, what are we going to find out as we dig through the available literature and information on line? Having seen the Netflix show we are keen to find out for ourselves- Once the family home of lumber baron John Mouat in the late 1800s, the Lumber Baron Inn...

We hear about poltergeists and get a chill up our spines. With stories like the Enfield Poltergeist and the Black Monk of Pontefract most people are scared and at the same time fascinated by these stories happening to average people in normal looking houses. And what could be more normal than a lawn mower repair shop where John and Fred Matthews went about their business just as they had always do...

When you travel to Queensland's remote western region, you will experience some of the best parts of the Australian Outback. It never ceases to amaze me just how lonely and remote it is out there. There are endless straight roads, red dust, blue sky, and wild landscapes. Isn't this exactly what you expect from the Outback? It’s a part of Australia that allows you to feel its vastness and remotenes...