The Stone of Destiny — The Coronation Stone
A block of sandstone used to crown Scottish kings for centuries. It was stolen by the English in 1296. It was returned in 1996. But it is still cursed.
The Ultimate Guide to Cursed Artifacts
Diamonds that kill their owners, paintings that survive fires, and museum pieces that bring misfortune — the world's most cursed objects.
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The Mummy's Curse — The Pharaoh's Revenge
King Tut's tomb was opened in 1922. Within months, Lord Carnarvon died. Over 20 people connected to the dig died. The curse was real.
The Anguished Man Painting — The Haunted Painting
A painting of a screaming man — painted with the artist's own blood. It was found in a basement. Since then, doors slam, shadows move, and someone died.
The Busby Stoop Chair — The Death Chair
A chair that has allegedly killed three people. Thomas Busby was executed and cursed the chair. It now sits in a museum — where no one is allowed to sit in it.
The Devil's Footprint — The Mystery of the Snow
In 1855, the residents of Devon, England, woke to find a single line of hoofprints in the snow. They crossed rooftops, rivers, and walls. No animal could make them.
The Cursed Idol of Kali — The Black Idol
A black idol of the goddess Kali that allegedly killed its owners. It was brought from India. It was sealed in a vault. It is still there.
The Myrtles Mirror — The Haunted Looking Glass
A mirror in the Myrtles Plantation that allegedly contains the spirits of those who died in the house. It has been covered for decades. The faces in the glass are real.