In the Spotlight
How the Historic Persecution of Witches Led to the Infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials
Ireland 1324. The bishop of Ossory, Richard Ledrede, condemns his diocese as a hotbed of devil worshippers. At the centre of this scandal is Dame Alice Kyteler, a wealthy noblewoman, accused of being a witch [...]
Ancient Mysteries
The Mysterious Stones of Carnac
The age of megalithic-building lasted anywhere from the 9th millennium BC to 1500 BC, and as far back as records go there has been speculation as to the origins and meanings of these strange prehistoric […]
Religion & Belief
5 Bloodthirsty Deities, Their Folklore, and the Practices of Their Followers
Many of the deities worshipped by mankind have been awful. Not only are their mythologies filled with conflict and aggression, but also the practices of their followers. Offerings of animals, and even people, have always […]
Lost Civilisations
5 Lost Civilisations That May Have Existed
We know very little of the ancient world because records of it have been mostly destroyed. The Library of Alexandria, the greatest store house of ancient knowledge, was nothing but a heap of rubble and […]
Lost Civilisations
A “Mighty Heavenly Domain”: The Legendary Kingdom of Shambhala
For millennia people have heard that somewhere around Tibet there exists a utopian kingdom of peace and harmony known as Shambhala. Quite literally, Shambhala is a Sanskirt word which means “place of peace” or “place of […]
Warfare
Psychic Warfare and Paranormal Experiments Commissioned by Governments and the Military
For the last century, governments around the world have been attempting to harness the psychic power of the mind. Secret government agencies have spent millions in serious attempts to weaponise extra sensory perception, for use […]
Lost Civilisations
The Legend of El Dorado: Was the Golden Empire of the Amazon Jungle Real?
When Europeans first discovered the New World, there was one thing that fascinated them above all else – gold. There was gold everywhere. Natives adorned houses and clothes with the precious metal, frivolously using it […]
Persecution
How the Historic Persecution of Witches Led to the Infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials
Ireland 1324. The bishop of Ossory, Richard Ledrede, condemns his diocese as a hotbed of devil worshippers. At the centre of this scandal is Dame Alice Kyteler, a wealthy noblewoman, accused of being a witch […]
