10 Famous Curses and Their Eerie Effects

10 Famous Curses and Their Eerie Effects

From cursed diamonds to haunted movie sets, curses have captured our imaginations and sparked our fears.

The Hope Diamond Curse

The Hope Diamond Curse

In the 1660s, French gem dealer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier purchased a large diamond of unknown origin in India.

King Tut’s Curse

King Tut’s Curse

The discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1923 by a British archaeological team was a monumental moment in the field of archaeology.

The Curse of the Polish King’s Tomb

The Curse of the Polish King’s Tomb

In 1973, a group of archaeologists opened the tomb of Casimir IV Jagiellon, a 15th-century Polish king in KrakĂłw.

The Curse of Macbeth

The Curse of Macbeth

Theatre is steeped in superstition, with traditions such as wishing actors to “break a leg” rather than wishing them good luck.

The Billy Goat Curse on the Chicago Cubs

The Billy Goat Curse on the Chicago Cubs

Sports and superstitions often go hand in hand, with many athletes and fans believing in the power of curses.

The Kennedy Curse

The Kennedy Curse

The Kennedy family has long been associated with tragedy and misfortune, with many believing in the so-called “Kennedy curse.”

The Poltergeist Curse

The Poltergeist Curse

The Poltergeist curse is a chilling legend that haunts the production of the iconic horror franchise.

The 27 Club

The 27 Club

The so-called “27 Club” is a strange coincidence that has captured the imagination of music fans for decades.

The Iceman Curse

The Iceman Curse

In 1991, the discovery of an iceman’s body in the Alps, estimated to be over 5,000 years old, sparked an eerie phenomenon.

The Curse of Tippecanoe

The Curse of Tippecanoe

United States witnessed a pattern of presidential deaths every 20 years, starting with William Henry Harrison and ending with John F. Kennedy.