Short · 02:44
El Coco: Spain’s Boogeyman and a Dark History
Long before many modern boogeyman stories, families across the Spanish-speaking world warned children about El Coco. The figure has no single fixed appearance;...
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Short · 02:55
Mari: The Mountain Goddess of Basque Mythology
In Basque mythology, Mari is a powerful female figure associated with mountains, weather and the moral order of the natural world. One of...
Short · 01:48
The Yule Cat: Iceland’s Terrifying Christmas Legend
Iceland’s Yule Cat, or Jolakotturinn, is an enormous feline figure associated with the Christmas season. In the best-known version of the tradition, anyone...
Short · 02:03
Gunnuhver: Iceland’s Haunted Geothermal Legend
Gunnuhver is a dramatic geothermal area on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, filled with steam vents, boiling mud and a landscape that seems made for...
Short · 02:10
Holavallagardur Cemetery: A Reykjavik Ghost Story
Holavallagardur Cemetery is a historic burial ground in central Reykjavik, known for its dense trees, winding paths and quiet atmosphere. It feels removed...
Short · 02:59
Greenock, Scotland: Town Hall and Fire Museum
Greenock grew from a fishing community on the River Clyde into an important port and industrial town. Its civic center reflects that history:...
Short · 02:02
Haunted Southampton Pubs: The Red Lion and Duke of Wellington
This Short visits two historic pubs in Southampton’s Old Town: the Red Lion on High Street and the Duke of Wellington on Bugle...
Short · 02:12
Stonehenge: Shadow Figures, Levitation and a Phantom Aircraft
Stonehenge has inspired countless theories about why it was built. Archaeologists generally interpret the monument as a prehistoric temple aligned with the movement...
Short · 02:22
Haunted Tudor House in Southampton
Tudor House and Garden is one of Southampton’s best-known historic properties, preserving architectural layers and stories from centuries of city life. A building...
Short · 02:12
Medieval Merchant’s House: A Haunted Southampton Landmark
The Medieval Merchant’s House in Southampton offers a rare view into urban domestic life in the Middle Ages. Its surviving structure and restored...