Germany, Bingen am Rhein (medieval tale)

The Bingen Poltergeist

Folklore — not a documented case

Claimed to date back to the 9th century, this tale is regarded as one of the earliest recorded 'haunting' stories on record. Claims of unexplained sounds and moving objects have appeared in European folklore collections for centuries.

This record, found in 9th-century Frankish chronicles, is regarded as one of the earliest written accounts of a poltergeist documented in Europe.

The stories in this section are folk tales and legends; they are not verified, real events and should not be confused with the rest of the archive.

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