Blue Porches, A Paranormal Aesthetic

If you've ever been to the south, you have surely come across porches with haint blue-painted ceilings. But what exactly is the reason for this unique addition and when did this start? The first reports of blue porch ceilings date back to the times of slavery in Georgia and South Carolina. The slave quarters' ceiling, … Continue reading Blue Porches, A Paranormal Aesthetic

Alcatraz, Nightmare Penitentiary

By Frank Schulenburg Alcatraz is a maximum security penitentiary located on Alcatraz Island, off the coast of San Francisco, California. It held prisoners and inmates who caused trouble at other federal prisons as it would often be referred to as a "last resort prison." A few of the fifteen hundred inmates were Al Capone, George … Continue reading Alcatraz, Nightmare Penitentiary

The Myrtles Plantation

It has been labeled as "one of America's most haunted homes," currently residing on a hill in Francisville, Louisiana. One thing is for certain, it is shrouded in its dark past. Read on to be immersed in the history of the Myrtles Plantation. Previously called the Antebellum Plantation, the Myrtles Plantation was constructed in 1796 … Continue reading The Myrtles Plantation