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Beyond Japan and the United States, this site covers ghost stories, folklore creatures, and haunted places from around the world — verified where the historical record allows, hedged as legend where it doesn't. This guide indexes every international entry covered so far, spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Looking for Japan-specific content? See our Haunted Tunnels of Japan and Japanese Yokai & Urban Legends guides. For U.S. locations, see Haunted Places in the United States.
World Ghost Stories & Legends
- 12 Real Haunted Places in the UK: The History Behind Each Legend (2026 Guide)
- Aswang: The True Story Behind the Philippines' Most Feared Creature
- Balete Drive: The True Story Behind the Philippines' Most Famous Ghost
- Bhangarh Fort: The True Story Behind India's Most Haunted Ruin
- Blue Bell Hill: The True Story Behind One of Britain's Most Documented Ghost Legends
- Churel: The True Story Behind South Asia's Vengeful Female Spirit
- Cinco Saltos, Argentina: Inside the Real “City of Witches”
- Edinburgh Castle: The True Story Behind Scotland's Most Haunted Fortress
- Gwisin: The True Story Behind Korea's Restless Spirits
- Island of the Dolls: The True Story Behind Mexico's Most Unsettling Attraction
- Krampus: The True Story Behind Europe's Christmas Demon
- Krasue: The True Story Behind Thailand's Floating Head Ghost
- La Llorona: The True Story Behind Mexico's Weeping Woman
- Lawang Sewu: The True Story Behind Indonesia's Most Haunted Building
- Nasnas: The True Story Behind Yemen's Half-Bodied Monster
- Popobawa: The True Story Behind Zanzibar's Most Feared Spirit
- The Ghoul: The True Story Behind One of Folklore's Most Traveled Monsters
- The Haunted History of Ararat Lunatic Asylum's J Ward
- The Haunted History of Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra
- The Haunted History of Monte Cristo Homestead, Junee
- The Haunted History of the Edifício Joelma, São Paulo
- The Haunted Story of Golf Heights, Banani, Dhaka
- The Haunted Story of Purbo Nayatola Rail Crossing
- The Haunting Story of the BuzzSaw Roller Coaster
- The Paris Catacombs: The True Story Behind the World's Largest Grave
- Tikoloshe: The True Story Behind South Africa's Most Feared Spirit
Learn More
- Books on world folklore and international ghost stories
- International mythology and legend reference guides
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