Bulgaria circa 1979 in the Dobritch region. A rural area known for high levels of occult and pagan practices, even today.
Interestingly enough, this area was avoided like the plague during this period because of disappearances and what was reported to be ‘an atmosphere of oppression’. And by the way, chances are that car is not empty. Continue reading Bulgaria circa 1979 in the Dobritch region. A rural area known for high levels of occult and pagan practices, even today.
A women falls from the top floor of the Genesee Hotel in 1942
Buffalo Courier Press photographer I. Russell Sorgi took a series photos of Mary Miller standing on a ledge at the Geneese Hotel. As she waved goodbye and started her fall, he reloaded the camera and caught the last second of her life, frozen in time 15 feet above the cold sidewalk below. Continue reading A women falls from the top floor of the Genesee Hotel in 1942
The Burned Remains of Mary Reeser, A Victim of Spontaneous Human Combustion
Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) describes reported cases of the burning of a living human body without an apparent external source of ignition. There have been about 200 cited cases worldwide over a period of around 300 years. It is argued that SHC can be caused by an individual’s behaviour and habits – such as alcohol consumption – inner mechanisms of the body, or even acts of … Continue reading The Burned Remains of Mary Reeser, A Victim of Spontaneous Human Combustion
“The most beautiful suicide” after seeing this picture 4 minutes after her death.
On May Day, 1947, after leaving her fiancé, 23-year-old Evelyn McHale wrote a note. “He is much better off without me… I wouldn’t make a good wife for anybody.” She went to the observation platform of the Empire State Building. Then she jumped. In her desperate determination, she leaped clear of the setbacks and hit a United Nations limousine parked at the curb. Continue reading “The most beautiful suicide” after seeing this picture 4 minutes after her death.
Pennsylvania politician Budd Dwyer moments before he ended his life on live TV.
In 1986, Budd Dwyer was convicted of receiving bribes, he was scheduled to be sentenced on those charges on January 23, 1987, the day after his suicide. Continue reading Pennsylvania politician Budd Dwyer moments before he ended his life on live TV.
Vampire Legends in Mesoptamia
URUKU/UTUKKU The translation of Uruku/Utukku means “vampire that attack’s man.” By simply looking into the eyes of a Uruku/Utukku a human can be injured. It is said that the Uruku/Utukku haunt deserted places such as graveyards, mountains, and the seas. Uruku/Utukku are said to be similar to Ekimmu in their appearance (phantom, demon-like creatures). SUCCUBI/INCUBI These vampires are said to use sexual seduction to trap their victims, … Continue reading Vampire Legends in Mesoptamia
Ekimmu “Snatched Away”
In the Mesopotamian Empire, there were these creatures called Ekimmu. Ekimmu means “snatched away”. Mesopotamians dreaded the Ekimmu, and prayed that they themselves were not one day turned into an angry bitter spirit banished to roam the earth in search of peace. The Ekimmu are said to appear as a demon phantom-like creature that searches for victims to feed its misery. The Mesopotamians also called the … Continue reading Ekimmu “Snatched Away”
Chiang-Shih Vampire Creatures of Chinese Mythology
The Chiang-shih are undead creatures of Chinese mythology, with similarities to the European vampire. Instead of feeding on the blood of their victims, the risen Chiang-shih were said to suck the breath out of the living. Like many European vampires, they were said to have long hair, eyebrows, and fingernails, as well as the ability to fly. A person was thought to have two different souls: … Continue reading Chiang-Shih Vampire Creatures of Chinese Mythology
The Legend of The Ka
Egyptians also had their share of vampire lore and blood suckers. The Egyptian goddess Sekhmet was known for her taste for blood, and according to the Egyptian Book of the Dead, if a certain part of the soul called the ka didn’t receive adequate offerings, it left the tomb to drink blood. The most obvious explanation for enjoying the act of drinking blood is vampirism. Though some medical and mental … Continue reading The Legend of The Ka
The Legend of Dracula “Son of the Dragon”
Few names have cast more terror into the human heart than Dracula. The legendary vampire, created by author Bram Stoker for his 1897 novel of the same name, has inspired countless horror movies, television shows and other bloodcurdling tales of vampires. Though Dracula may seem like a singular creation, Stoker in fact drew inspiration from a real-life man with an even more grotesque taste for blood: Vlad … Continue reading The Legend of Dracula “Son of the Dragon”
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