The True Paranormal

Located within Staffordshire, England, Tutbury Castle stands today as a reminder of the English monarchy's turbulent past. Starting as a Saxon fort, the site was granted as a gift by William the Conqueror, and over time became owned by the Duchy of Lancaster. The owners of Tutbury Castle have been involved in conflicts against the reigning monarch of the time, leading to the castle undergoing multiple seiges and confiscation to the Crown. Mary, Queen of Scots, was held captive at this location by Queen Elizabeth the first, and it was one of the final locations Mary stayed before her execution. The castle was a stronghold for King Charles the first during the English Civil War, and upon being captured by parliamentary forces, it was ordered that Tutbury Castle be destroyed; leaving it as the ruins seen today.  There are a few spirits said to haunt this location, but the most famous is that of Mary, Queen of Scots. She has been seen on a number of occa...

Peter Popoff, a Christian faith-healer and televangelist, is likely best known for being revealed as a charlatan during the 80s. Popoff would hold sermons, and he would approach and 'heal' certain members of his audience. He would know their names, he would know their addresses, and he would know their ailments. The atmospheres his sermons created were overwhelmed with emotion from the miraculous abilities he claimed to possess; and this all made him very wealthy. Other work of his includes claims that he sent bibles to communist areas, and preached Christianity in China. It's also said he funded a programme to send bibles across communist borders through the use of helium balloons. His most prominent item for sale is 'miracle spring water'. History Peter Popoff is a German-born American. He was born in Germany on the 2nd of July 1946 to parents Gerda and George. I've found conflicting accounts about where Peter Popoff was born with some sources sayi...

The Skirrid Inn, also known as the Skirrid Mountain Inn, is located five miles north of Abergavenny. Known as the oldest pub in Wales, this location is steeped in mystery and folklore pertaining to both it's history and the surrounding area. The most famous piece of history regarding the location is the many hangings which have occured within the building. With so many reported deaths, it's no wonder why the building has a strong reputation for being haunted. Incredible accounts of poltergeist activity, full body apparitions, and even a ghostly assault are said to have taken place here.  History This is one of those locations where very little seems to be known about it for sure. The current iteration of the Skirrid Inn is thought to date back to the 1600s, however there are conflicting accounts regarding if it could date back even further. The earliest date I've found is 1100, and even though I've found that there is no evidence of the current building dati...