This content is a transcript of a video that discusses the top 10 most haunted places on earth. The narrator introduces the list and shares stories and legends about each location. The places include:
1. Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a former prison known for paranormal activity.
2. Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Kentucky, a former tuberculosis hospital with reports of ghostly apparitions.
3. Monte Cristo Homestead in New South Wales, Australia, a mansion with a history of tragic events and ghost sightings.
4. Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa, a 17th-century castle with reports of apparitions and strange occurrences.
5. Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire, England, a hotel built on a pagan burial ground with a history of paranormal activity.
6. Fort George in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a star-shaped fort with reports of ghostly soldiers and unexplained occurrences.
7. Chateau de Brissac in France, a castle with a history of murder and reports of a ghostly woman in green.
8. Haunted Vicarage in Sweden, a house with a history of paranormal activity and reports of ghostly apparitions.
9. Poveglia Island in Venice, Italy, a former quarantine colony and mental asylum with reports of ghostly activity.
10. The Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, a haunted bed and breakfast with reports of ghostly apparitions and unexplained occurrences.
The narrator shares these stories in a humorous and entertaining way, making light of the spooky and eerie atmosphere of these locations.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was built in 1829 and was the first prison to introduce solitary confinement.
2. The Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Kentucky was a tuberculosis hospital in the mid-20th century, where an estimated 63,000 patients died.
3. The Monte Cristo Homestead in Australia was built in 1885 and has experienced several tragic events, including the death of a young child, a maid, and a young boy.
4. The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa, was erected in the 17th century and is the country's oldest colonial building.
5. The Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire, England, is believed to be the most haunted house in the British Isles, with a history dating back to 1145.
6. Fort George in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, was originally constructed in 1749 and has been the site of several wars.
7. Chateau de Brissac in France was built in 1502 and is known for a double murder that occurred in the 15th century.
8. The Haunted Viseca JH in Sweden was built in 1876 and is known for paranormal encounters, including sudden appearances of spirits.
9. Poveglia Island in Venice, Italy, was abandoned in the 14th century and was later used as a quarantine colony and a mental asylum.
10. The Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, USA, is said to be haunted by several restless ghosts, including those of slaves and children who died on the property.
Other facts:
11. The Eastern State Penitentiary was abandoned in 1971.
12. The Waverly Hills Sanatorium has been featured on shows such as "Ghost Adventures" and "Ghost Hunters."
13. The Monte Cristo Homestead offers ghost tours, with tickets costing $12 for adults and $6 for children.
14. The Ancient Ram Inn is located on a pagan burial ground and has a history of child sacrifices and devil worship.
15. The Fort George has been the site of several wars, including the War of 1812 and the American Revolutionary War.
16. Chateau de Brissac is home to the "Green Lady," a ghost who roams the halls frightening guests.
17. The Haunted Viseca JH is currently a restaurant and guest house, and offers certificates to guests who stay the night.
18. Poveglia Island is considered cursed by locals, who refuse to step foot on the island.
19. The Myrtles Plantation is now a bed and breakfast, where guests have reported scary and bizarre events.