It is no secret that ever since the early days of cable, documentaries about the paranormal tend to bring in the ratings. People are naturally curious about things they can not explain and are willing to turn to the warm glow of their television to learn more about the unknown. Networks know this and over the years have had no problem producing documentaries that are completely fictitious.…

While a good chunk of this planet has been tamed by humanity, there are still portions of this planet which are still wild and unexplored. Such is the case of the jungles of Indonesia, an area inhabited by sparse tribes and if sightings are to be believed a host of creatures who should have gone extinct millions of years ago. These dense and dangerous areas have only been explored by only a few…

The evening of July 25, 1977 was said to be particularly hot in Lawndale, Illinois. At the Lowe residence, the family matriarch Ruth was going through her usual routine of cleaning up after her family’s dinner while her children played outside with friends. The woman was drawn outside by a loud noise coming from her backyard and she wanted to know what her kids were up to. In an instant she saw…

A little over five decades ago a man named Roger Patterson and his friend Bob Gimlin filmed some of the most controversial footage ever. It was October 20, 1967, Patterson and Gimlin were riding horses along the banks of the Bluff Creek in Orleans, California. After turning a corner to avoid a fallen tree with a large root system, the men beheld a tall, hairy, bipedal creature who gave them a…

When it comes to the field of cryptozoology the fact the researchers are looking at animals who may or may not exist it opens the field for those not that interested in the actual science to sneak in. Whether for laughs or profits they have found a way to create convincing hoaxes which calls into question the entire field. Here are some of the more infamous cryptozoological hoaxes.

De Loy’s Ape:

When discussing cryptozoological animals in a group, the idea inevitably comes up of shooting such a creature and claiming a reward. To some this may sound like a doable idea, however many regions throughout the world have a fondness for their mysterious creatures. This has led to many cases where they have gotten governments involved to make sure their local cryptids are legally protected.

Loch…

For centuries there have been legends and sightings of creatures hidden away from humankind. An entire field of research known as cryptozoology has sprung up to discover the truth behind these mysterious beasts. These crpytids inspire wonder and curiosity…..and in this case they also inspire festivities. Regions where these animals are known to have been sighted are often quite proud that the…

In the field of cryptozoology many of the most intriguing subjects are the mysterious animals who could be living in our lakes and rivers. Around the world people have been seeing bizarre creatures in the waters. Here are a few of the most popular cryptids in the water. Loch Ness Monster: The Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie as his friends call him, is hands down the most famous of the mysterious…

In the study of cryptozoology there are creatures who have become familiar to people to world over; Sasquatch, the Jersey Devil, chupacabra, and the Loch Ness Monster have become staples of pop culture whether they exist or not. But there are many cryptids who are just as fascinating who have not reached that level of fame. In honor of them here is my list of some of cryptozoology’s overlooked…

I remember once hearing an interview with a literary agent on NPR, where he discussed regularly receiving manuscripts where the writer made no attempt at hiding the influence Victorian-era authors had on them. This particular agent said he quickly disregards these saying, that in modern publishing there is no market for books like this. Luckily, the Essex Serpent, the American debut for author…

Hello readers of Geekery! I’ve decided to start a new series, one that will be about something I love: cryptids! A cryptid is a creature that may or may not exist, with suggestions but no scientific proof. You’ve no doubt heard of a ton of them and for this series I will featuring one at a time with a breakdown on what is it and how to find out more. First up is my personal favorite (I am a…