Did you know these Louisiana vampire legends?

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – With Halloween’s ghostly silhouette nearly 3 weeks away, the mystique of Louisiana’s vampire legends begins to cast its enchanting spell. As autumn leaves swirl and the air carries a hint of magic, the alluring tales of immortal beings come alive in the Bayou State, with New Orleans serving as the epicenter

Morag: Did you know Scotland’s deepest loch harbours its own monster?

We’ve all heard of the Loch Ness monster. But have you been told about the legendary creature’s lesser-known cousin? Legend of the loch Loch Morar in the Highlands is said to be home to an entity known as Morag, with reported sightings dating back to 1887. She is believed to inhabit the Lochaber-based loch, with

Do three legendary monsters inhabit the Monongahela River?

Far from the city lights that shimmer about its mouth in Pittsburgh, the Monongahela River arises more than 200 miles to the south among some of the most remote reaches in the Appalachian Mountains. Some of its tributaries descend out of forests so old and large that only the most intrepid hunters have seen them.

Oman’s Bahla fort – where civilizations vie with legends

It sits pretty on Unesco’s list, with tales of walls built by jinns Bahla, Oman: In the middle of a palm oasis, the Bahla Fort stands still as a witness to many ancient civilisations in Omani history. The only Unesco-listed fort in Oman, which has walls and towers of mud bricks on stone foundation, dominates

6 Countries Where It Is Forbidden To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th each year, started out as a Christian feast day honoring one, or even two, early Christian martyrs by the name of St. Valentine. One was Valentine of Rome, a priest who was martyred in 269, and the other, Valentine of Terni, a bishop who was martyred in 273. In

The Eerie Folktales Behind Iceland’s Natural Wonders

The scenic country of Iceland is known for its friendly locals, jaw-dropping waterfalls, and some of the best views of the Aurora Borealis in the world. A lesser known aspect of the popular tourist destination is its quirky and distinctive folklore, which feature characters such as trolls, elves, ghosts, and fairies, and are integrated into

CBS3 Spends Evening In Believed-To-Be Haunted Neshaminy Creekside Inn

BENSALEM, Pa. (CBS) — An historic inn in Bensalem is known for its charm and rich history. The Neshaminy Creekside Inn is also said to be haunted. So just in time for Halloween, two brave souls from the Eyewitness News team decided to check in and check it out. Here’s what reporter Alicia Roberts and

FROM SKINWALKERS TO WENDIGOS: 4 NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS AND LEGENDS

The indigenous peoples of North America have complex cultures stemming back thousands of years and varying widely from tribe to tribe. Some folkloric tales and myths have become increasingly well-known in recent times – here are four of the most fascinating. Skinwalkers The Navajo legend of skinwalkers has received a lot of attention thanks to

New, privately funded NC highway markers offer up bits of truth and a few tall tales

Poor Naomi Wise: spurned by her lover, fished lifeless from a river, the crime of her North Carolina murder unpunished. The story of her violent end in the spring of 1807 has been told and retold millions of times through one of America’s best-known folk songs, with varying themes. Was she killed by the father

Some History on Bigfoot: Thurston County’s Most Mysterious Local

There is no denying there are many stunning places on earth with deserved bragging rights, but very few places can say they are home to one of the most famous monsters of all time. Thurston County can. Washington (and Thurston County) have many claims to fame, but one cannot think of the rainy climate and