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From Babylon to Hans Christian Andersen and Beyond: A Deep Dive into Mermaid History

Like many other mythological beings, mermaid pop up in mythology and folklore in cultures around the world. Go to Horror Obsessive to take a deep dive into mermaid history.

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Paranormal Leave a comment May 24, 2022 1 Minute

18th Century Mail Order Brides or Vampire Smugglers: The Story of the Casket Girls

Some believe the Casket Girls were vampire smugglers or actual vampires. Their story shows how truth can become very strange fiction!

18th Century Mail Order Brides or Vampire Smugglers: The Story of the Casket Girls

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Paranormal, Vampires Leave a comment March 15, 2022 1 Minute

Monster Births, Flying Kangaroos and Benjamin Franklin: The Story of the Jersey Devil

In this Horror Obsessive article, I look into the story of the Jersey Devil.

Monster Births, Flying Kangaroos and Benjamin Franklin: The Story of the Jersey Devil

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Link, Paranormal Leave a comment January 26, 2022 1 Minute

How Halloween Became the Scariest Night of the Year

In this article for Horror Obsessive, I take a look at the history of Halloween.

How Halloween Became the Scariest Night of the Year
Melissa Bastek Folklore, Link Leave a comment October 2, 2021 1 Minute

Mercy Brown and The Vampires of New England

In this article for Horror Obsessive, I look into the story of The New England Vampire Panic.

Mercy Brown and the Vampires of New England

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Paranormal Leave a comment July 27, 2021 1 Minute

Beware the Leprechaun: He’s Not Always Good Luck

Beware the Leprechaun: He’s Not Always Good Luck

Melissa Bastek Folklore, Link Leave a comment March 16, 2021May 21, 2021 1 Minute

Krampus: Meet Santa’s Helper–He’s Far From Jolly

In the spirit of the holiday season, I take a look at the darker side of Santa, his ill-tempered helper, Krampus, for Horror Obsessive…

Krampus: Meet Santa’s Helper–He’s Far From Jolly

Melissa Bastek Folklore, holiday-themed horror, Link Leave a comment December 15, 2020May 21, 2021 1 Minute

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