Humans have a funny way of subconsciously labeling things and places for certain tasks. Churches have become not only a place of worship, but a place to hold all sacred rights, such as marriages and funerals. Swampy areas become dumping areas, and eventually plain old dumps. In the case of Poveglia, an island became a… Continue reading Diversions: Poveglia Island
Category: History
Diversions: Spooky New Orleans
If Beetlejuice were to pick a retirement destination, I’d have to think it would be New Orleans. The city is world-renowned for being America’s number-one party destination thanks to its annual Mardi Gras and Halloween celebrations. Also: Enough ghost stories to fill a book. Me? I’m going to focus on three of the more popular… Continue reading Diversions: Spooky New Orleans
Diversions: Haunted Gettysburg
Did you know that it’s Halloween month? Because it’s totally Halloween month. The site of the Battle of Gettysburg is widely thought of as one of the most haunted places in the US. Good place to start? Oh, yeah… The actual battle took place from July 1st through the 3rd of 1863. While this battle… Continue reading Diversions: Haunted Gettysburg