History is stranger than fiction... and often grosser and creepier too.
We uncovered the little-known facts, origin stories, and secret symbols even the biggest holiday fans never realised.
From Elizabeth I to Henry the VIII still hobbling about Windsor Castle, royal ghosts have been making the rounds about Britain for centuries.
These stories will leave you speechless.
These stunning photos reveal how one of the world's most iconic figures spent the final years of his life.
A lesson in life – and music – from the most brilliant mind in the world.
What is it about abandoned hotels that makes them feel so eerie? Let's explore.
There's a first for everything – and sometimes, when we're lucky enough, it gets caught on film.
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If you enjoy a real fright, these locations offer a chance to get close to some of the more grisly ghost stories ever told.
Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can always be worse, as evidenced by these extremely costly mishaps.
These ghost ships aren’t home to phantom sailors, but they are equally mysterious, with crews that seemingly vanished in thin air.
Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious locales have never been solved.
From half-reptile rulers to secret love children, the stories are juicier than anything on TV.
From the tragic to the mysterious, you won't believe these fascinating tales of cities that no longer exist.
From murders to disappearances, these unsolved mysteries all have hotels in common.
