Category: Culture

From paying rent to figuring out when to vote, nearly every action we take is subtly orchestrated by the calendar. The history of the calendar…

Porter-house steak is a term most steak lovers are familiar with, but few may know about its distinctly American origins. The story goes back to…

The daffodil brings in the springtime and, in superstition, it is considered a lucky flower. A harbinger of good luck and new beginnings, the daffodil…

The shepherds of Les Landes, France, navigated their challenging landscape on stilts, using the height to manage flocks and perform everyday tasks with remarkable skill….

In folklore and religion, the Devil has taken on many names, each one offering a glimpse into how different cultures view the nature of evil….

Men and women spitting in the streets, spreading disease and being just overall gross. That was London in 1902 when the public health department decided…

Cherry trees are steeped in various superstitions and folk beliefs. From predicting the future to ensuring love, cherries have inspired fascinating traditions across different cultures….

George Palmer, a farmer from Sullivan County, filed a $20,000 lawsuit  in 1907 against a New York barber after his 20-year-old beard was mistakenly shaved…

Fashion in the 1920s in the U.S. was characterized by significant changes as it moved away from the restrictive fashions of previous decades and embraced…

Bibliomancy, also known as sortilege, involves interpreting messages from randomly selected passages in books to gain insights into the future. While it shares similarities with…