People & Groups

Articles involving strange and cryptic people as well as cults and secret societies.

Who was the Count of Saint-Germain?

The Count of St. Germain was not a Saint and may not even have been a Count. The place and circumstances of his birth are completely unknown.

Was There A Real Robin Hood?

The tale of Robin Hood is one of the most enduring legends of all time. People have been hearing and telling stories about this lincoln green clad outlaw for centuries and with good reason.

Aleister Crowley “The Wickedest Man in the World”

Aleister Crowley may very well be the most famous (or infamous, depending on how you look at it) occultist of all time. [...]

The Stigmata of Padre Pio

The stigmata would come and go, but on 20 September 1918, the stigmata returned and would stay for the last 50 years of his life.

The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask was a prisoner at Bastille from 1698 until 1703. It is thought by many that he was a prisoner before this and had simply been transferred there. However, there is no proof of this, unless you rely on hearsay.

The Ancient Bog Bodies

The Tollund Man is probably the most disturbing of all the Bog Bodies. His face is perfectly preserved and life like. He could almost be sleeping, were it not for the unnatural color of his face.

The Savants: Genius through Disorder

They are a rare breed; only 100 individuals recognized as Savants are alive today. But what is most interesting, is that half of all Savants are autistic, and the other half have some other

The Sleeping Prophet

While in a trance, Edgar Cayce would state “We” instead of “I” when he was referring to himself. And when the readings would begin, he would start by saying “We have the body”.

The Tarim Mummies of Xinjiang

There are many people who are certain that the Tarim mummies represent the first Caucasians to settle in the area.

The Heaven’s Gate Cult

In total, 21 women and 18 men died. The method used was taking crushed sleeping pills mixed with apple sauce or pudding and washing it down with Vodka.