As the world celebrates the holiday season, a remarkable archaeological discovery in Turkey sheds new light on the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus. Excavations at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Antalya, have uncovered a limestone sarcophagus that may be the original burial site of Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Greek bishop whose acts of generosity inspired the cherished Christmas icon.

Has “the true king” returned or is there an antiquities thief on the loose? France's legendary sword, Durandal, has mysteriously vanished after spending 1,300 years wedged inside a rock, 32 feet off the ground.

There’s more than corn in Indiana! This Creature Feature Friday looks at the the Beast of Busco, a legendary cryptid that emerged from the depths of Churubusco, Indiana.

Beaches often evoke images of relaxation and beauty, but some shorelines have darker reputations due to tragic events, shipwrecks, and mysterious disappearances, leaving behind restless spirits and eerie tales. As Memorial Day approaches in the U.S. and beachgoers prepare for their first beach excursion of the summer, you might explore these 10 haunted beaches around the world — or dive into their haunted histories and decide to plan a “staycation” instead!

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, Ireland, with its verdant landscapes and ancient castles, intrigues us to explore the shadowy and legendary corners of its lore. Irish mythology and folklore are rich with tales of the supernatural, from eerie banshees to mysterious faeries. Here are (lucky) seven of the creepiest legends and lore from Ireland, where history and mystery meet.

You may easily recognize Bigfoot’s enormous footprint in the mud, but what in the world (…or otherworld…) is leaving behind six-footed tracks? A legendary figure shrouded in mystery and mischief, one bizarre feline has been the subject of campfire stories and local legends for centuries. Let's pounce into the history and uncover some purr-tinent facts about the Wampus Cat in today’s Creature Feature Friday.

There’s more than corn in Iowa! The Van Meter Visitor is a very unusual cryptid characterized by its sudden appearance around the turn of the 20th century, its unique physical characteristics, and the sheer number of named witnesses who reportedly saw the monster during its nights of terror in Van Meter.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I would like to share with you a haunting my father and I had while doing a Civil War reenactment at Fort Ontario on Lake Ontario in New York State. The event took place on 16-17 April 2011, we were kicking off the 150th anniversary year of the Civil War by recreating the attack on fort Sumter. It was a miserable wet cold rainy weekend…

On a recent member episode, Episode 380: Gateway Into a Paranormal Life (Members), guest Sean described seeing an entity wearing a cloak that “folded in” on itself and disappeared before his eyes. He described the strange being as looking like Spring-heeled Jack, the Terror of London - a figure straight out of folklore but nonetheless real to the people he allegedly terrorized. Who, or what, is Spring Heeled Jack?

Oh, hey, fellow Pennsylvanians - it’s National Pennsylvania Day! As native Pennsylvanians, we’ve discovered the state we call home is full of creepy places, fascinating history, and mysterious legends. Some are well-known and well-traveled, while others are obscure and secret, but all of them are worthwhile treasures of experience! Whether you also hail from Pennsylvania or plan to visit the wonders of the Keystone State some day, be sure to check out these 15 Curious and Creepy Places You Can Explore in Pennsylvania, and 5 You (Probably) Shouldn't Attempt in honor of National Pennsylvania Day!

In June, The Confessionals took its very first overnight trip into the paranormal! Partnered with the tour and travel company Educated Wanderer, we set off on our ‘Paranormal Occurrences’ tour to explore haunted locations and mysterious places in Pennsylvania and New York. Take a look through our photo album featuring all our unique stops along the way, including Columcille Megalith Park, the haunted Richmond Hotel and the Point Phillips Hotel, supernatural Hexenkopf Rock, and spooky Burn Brae Mansion!

Happy Halloween Eve! The Friday before every Halloween is officially National Frankenstein Friday. On the last Friday of October, this creepy national day recognizes the horrifying but misunderstood Frankenstein monster, the troubled Dr. Victor Frankenstein, and the author of it all, Mary Shelley. For this month’s extended Creature Feature Friday, here are 10 facts and details about the enduring horror tale of Frankenstein!

The following written confession was submitted via email: I am English and my wife is American, from Oregon, she has lived in England all our married lives dating back over twenty years. She, like me, has a great love of history and it is normal for us to visit historical buildings and places. In May 2015 we were spending a few days in Stratford-upon-Avon, going to theatre performances in the evening and touring around during the day. On 22nd May we went to Stokesay Castle in Shropshire…

I was at work on a rest break when I got a text from Sam Tripoli that simply said “Have you ever heard of this?” The text was accompanied with a link, and when I opened it I saw a title that read Human-Bigfoot War in Oklahoma… Now you can listen to myself, Sam, and his crew talk about the Bigfoot Wars of 1855, the Kandahar Giant, the incident at Ape Canyon, and more on Tin Foil Hat Presents BIGFOOT WARS. Listen to this special episode here right now, or stream it on your favorite podcast platform!