The Dark, Eerie Origins of Old Wives’ Tales
Old wives’ tales weren’t just bedtime stories. They were eerie warnings passed from woman to woman—stories we still follow today, whether we admit it or not.
Abelard & Héloïse: Paris’s Most Forbidden Love Affair
This haunting 12th-century romance between scholar Peter Abelard and Héloïse was marked by obsession, exile, and enduring love letters that still echo today.
Savannah’s Most Tragic Ghost Story: The Hanging of Alice Riley
Alice Riley was an Irish indentured servant accused of murder in 1735… and the first woman hanged in Georgia.
But some say she never left Wright Square.
Lady Arbella Stuart: The Forgotten Queen of the Tower
Lady Arbella Stuart was a royal born too close to the throne — and paid for it with her life. Trapped by politics, betrayal, and love, her ghost is said to haunt the Tower of London.
Ghosts, Graves & Doomed Affairs: 3 Love Stories That Still Haunt Us
Two chilling love stories from haunted Savannah, Georgia, and a tragic affair from medieval Paris—each tied to real destinations you can still visit today. Perfect for dark history lovers and spooky travelers alike.