Haunted Places

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The Christmas Tree Ship Dec 19, 2019

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The Rouse Simmons, or “The Christmas Tree Ship,” was a 205-ton, three-masted schooner. In 1912, the beloved ship met an untimely demise when it sank to the bottom of Lake Michigan. Today, locals have reported seeing the ghost of the ship and its crew sailing the waters it used to call home.

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Voergaard Manor Dec 12, 2019

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While one of the most beautiful Renaissance-era buildings in Denmark, a legacy of violence still echoes through Voergaard Manor’s halls. Blood stains appear on floors even after relentless scrubbing, and the ghost of its former lady has been seen wandering the bowels of the building.

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Captain Tony's Saloon Dec 05, 2019

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Constructed in the 19th Century, Captain Tony's Saloon is a popular haunt for many residents of the Florida Keys. Built on top of old grave sites and around an old hanging tree, this bar is known to contain several ghosts—the most famous residing in the women's bathroom.

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Congress Plaza Hotel Nov 28, 2019

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Opened in 1893, the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago is still home to guests who never checked out. If you visit, be on the lookout for Peg Leg Johnny, a good-natured transient believed to have been murdered there. Or a woman lurking on the edge of the bed in Room 441.

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The Forbidden City Nov 21, 2019

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Opened in 1420, the Forbidden City served as the imperial Chinese palace for nearly 500 years. Its halls had seen all manner of horrific things, and many ghosts of the ancients still haunt it to this day.

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Loftus Hall Nov 14, 2019

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Originally built in 1350, Loftus Hall has since become the most haunted house in all of Ireland. Stories involve the ghost of an insane woman and the presence of the devil himself.

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Lawang Sewu Nov 07, 2019

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This gorgeous former headquarters of the Dutch East Indies Railway Company features dramatic arches and extravagant windows. However, behind its facade lies a dark legacy of colonialism, torture, war, and spirits who refuse to leave.

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Urban Legend: The Licked Hand Oct 31, 2019

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This episode is a part of our special Haunted Places: Urban Legends series. Enjoy daily episodes throughout the month of October.

Trying to sleep in an empty house is scary—even with your playful dog beside you. Especially when he's not the only other animal in the house.

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Ardgillan Castle Oct 31, 2019

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A mysterious manor on Ireland’s eastern coast, Ardgillan Castle is said to have more than a few active spirits. But the most prominent is the ghost known as the “White Lady.”

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Urban Legend: Poisoned Candy Oct 30, 2019

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This episode is a part of our special Haunted Places: Urban Legends series. Enjoy daily episodes throughout the month of October.

What can turn a sweet-tooth sour? How about a crazed lunatic who packages candy full of poison and needles? Children and parents beware...

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