Occult Captured is a biweekly column by author Joseph Sherwood examining unexplained anomalies, folklore and superstitions from around the globe. Stay tuned for strange things to make you question your reality.
The Iroquois Legend of the Flying Head
New Yorkers should beware of the Flying Head from Iroquois folklore, a massive disembodied head with bat wings that eats people.
I Don’t “Believe” in Tarot but I Read Cards Anyway—Here’s Why You Might Want to Try It This 2023
There’s a side to tarot that’s more meditative and analytical. Here’s why you can gain from it even if you don’t believe in its “predictive abilities”.
Paranormal Paris: The Legend of the Red Man of Tuileries Palace
Today, we’re going to talk about a French ghost story that dates back to the 16th century: the Red Man of Tuileries Palace, also known as L’Homme Rouge. And this ghost may have even influenced Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Boogeyman, Baba Yaga, and El Cuco: How Different Cultures Scared Children Into Good Behavior
Fear of the Boogeyman and other creepy creatures is a common fear of children but for most kids, it’s all learned fear taught by parents who want them to sit still and behave.
SCP Declassified: SCP 076 Explained
SCP 076 combines the best and worst of Series 1. He also happens to be one of the most shipped SCP anomalies. Go figure.