The American Civil War is one of the bloodiest conflicts in history. It should then go without saying that its battlefields might be some of the most haunted places in America. Gettysburg was the turning point of the Civil War when the fall of the Confederacy became a realistic possibility. Visiting Gettysburg might surprise you…
Is there anything creepier than dolls? How about disused dolls that hang from trees a metro ride away from Mexico City? This disturbing island, Island of the Dolls, actually has a point. Xochimilco, in Mexico City’s suburbs, was once a center of agriculture. According to legend, a young girl drowned in the lake that the…
Paris is a hotbed of sprawling cemeteries that house the remains of famous souls, from Jim Morrison to Baudelaire. There is, however, a darker side to Paris’ dead. Originally Paris had only one cemetery, Les Innocents, in the center of the city. However, with time and its increasing role as a European hub, the cemetery walls…
You might have heard of the Myrtles Plantation before, especially if you love haunted locations. All the greatest paranormal television series have covered this historic antebellum plantation from Ghost Hunters to Ghost Adventures. It ghosts have also been caught on camera, with the most famous photograph being of a slave girl named Chloe. Myrtles has a sordid history,…
The Tower of London is one of the most haunted places in Britain. The fortress, which sits on the banks of the Thames, has a gravely bloody history. While these days it’s the place to go to see the Crown Jewels, it’s torturous past still clings to its walls. Tower Green has seen more than…
Venice is famous for its lagoons; for streets that you need to use bridges or boat to cross. However, just off its coast is a tiny island that is definitely haunted. That island is Poveglia. The townsfolk constructed the island as a quarantine outpost for Venetians who were living with the plague. According to legend,…
Built on the same grounds where the Salem Witch Trials occurred, Danvers State Hospital possesses a rich history of paranormal lore. It was originally intended to treat the mentally ill with respect and compassion, but this facility quickly became overcrowded and conditions deteriorated. It is said that Arkham Asylum from “Batman” was based on this…
New York’s first state-run psychiatric facility was characterized by its grandiose Greek revival architecture, but it was not as glamorous as it looked. It is known for the invention of the Utica crib, a cage-like bed that was used to restrain patients. Those who have explored the facility since its closing have reported hearing screams…
Home to the WV Lobotomy Project, no paranormal list is complete without the infamous Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. This psychiatric hospital was originally built for 250 patients, but the population rose to over 2,000. Conditions were atrocious, and many patients suffered. Since closing its doors, maintenance staff have reported ghosts, as well as other paranormal sightings.
“The Haunted Halls Of Waverly Hills Hospital” is a video made by Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej, uploaded onto YouTube on April 28, 2017. It is the fourth episode of the second season of BuzzFeed Unsolved: Supernatural, and the twenty-third episode overall. You can watch it here. Description See why this Sanatorium is one of the most haunted places in the…
