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The Mystery of America’s Stonehenge

The Mystery of America’s Stonehenge

Nestled in the woods of Salem, NH is a site that’s filled with mysterious stonework. There are long-running walls and secluded chambers, as well as prominent standing stones. There’s even a large grooved slab that some say was a sacrificial table! Today this place is known as America’s Stonehenge, though it was formerly called Mystery Hill. The origin of these structures has been debated for years. Do they date from the 19th century or are they ancient?

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Posted by AP Sylvia in Hidden History, New Hampshire, 0 comments
Krampus in Witch City

Krampus in Witch City

On the longest night of the year, the start of Yule, I enjoyed a unique tour of historic downtown Salem, Massachusetts. My guide had horns upon his head and carried a menacing bundle of sticks. Yes, I followed behind none other than Krampus, the devilish December visitor of Germanic folklore known for terrorizing naughty children. Continue reading →

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