San Diego is considered the birthplace of California. Father Junipero Serra established the mission of San Diego de Alcala on Presidio Hill on July 16, 1769. During the early 1820s, a small Mexican community was created that eventually became El Pueblo San Diego by 1835. Since it become the first permanent Spanish settlement in California,... Continue Reading →
What is about the Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald that continues to inspire the imagination of those in Asheville? Is it the stark contradictory love of money and rebellion, beauty and darkness, glamour and destitution that says something about the Asheville of the past and present? There is also obvious similarities between our ability today,... Continue Reading →
The Borley rectory was built by Reverend Henry Dawson Ellis Bull in 1862 on Hall Road near Borley Church. The reverend moved into the rectory a year after once he was named the rector of the parish. The house was built as a replacement to an earlier rectory on the same site as the one... Continue Reading →
The tradition of Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (saa-win). The ancient Celts lived 2000 years ago and were located mainly what is now Ireland, northern France, and the United Kingdom. They would celebrate their new year on November 1. This marked the end of the summer and the harvest season... Continue Reading →
Our first stop is in the Galapagos Islands, and for the women, this is simply a story, but for the men, it is a warning. If you ever find yourself in the Galapagos, specifically the Baltra Island, be careful. The Headless Gringa only comes after men. She moves with the shadows. A man sleeps deeply... Continue Reading →
Alcatraz has been described as a portal to another dimension and is filled with the energy of the prisoners who never left. Native Americans used the island as a prison of sorts to banish those who had violated tribal law. And now, these spirits continue to lurk in the shadows of this distant island. Staff... Continue Reading →
Sitting in the middle of the San Francisco Bay is the infamous Alcatraz Island. While Alcatraz, and its infamous nickname “The Rock,” is best known as being a maximum-security prison for the likes of Al Capone and James “Whitey” Bulger, its history stretches far beyond those days. Long before the island became known as Alcatraz,... Continue Reading →
Grand estates create romantic images of lavish balls, garden parties, and perfectly manicured gardens. The Biltmore Estate is no exception. The privately-owned estate encompasses 8000 acres and has been owned by the Vanderbilt family for more than 100 years. George Vanderbilt had the home constructed as a country home. He was the grandson of Cornelius... Continue Reading →
Macabre at Midnight officially launches on Sunday. I can't wait for everybody to hear the first episodes. There is currently a trailer available for the show. For every episode, there will be a blog on each that will tell the basic story of what will be discussed. You won't get all of my snarkiness, or... Continue Reading →
I think most of us can agree that if a doll moves on its own it should be gotten rid of. Well, one man in Australia has decided to put his creepy, moving doll on display for all to see. The doll was once a marionette, and it's name is Letta Me Out. I'm not... Continue Reading →
