Category: Culture

The Blue Laws were created by Christian extremists to prevent people from having any personal enjoyment on Sundays. The laws prevented any sort of entertainment,…

From 1896 comes this horrifying story of a young woman made insane after a fortune teller produced fake demons and threatened her for more money….

The ancient tradition of creating corn dollies offers a unique window into our ancestral past. These female figures, carefully crafted from the final sheaf of…

The Silver Cord is often depicted as a thin, elastic, silvery thread connected to the back of a person’s head or the center of their…

Horse brasses are a mesmerizing facet of European cultural history, deeply rooted in the region’s mystical past. They were initially conceived as amulets in Europe….

Spiritualism, as a religious movement, has a long and intriguing history. It started in the mid-19th century and was popularized by the supposed contact with…

When it comes to divination, one might immediately think of tarot cards, palmistry, or perhaps astrology. However, throughout history, people have found various intriguing ways…

Ever since the dawn of civilization, humans have found comfort and fascination in the humble stones beneath our feet. These seemingly ordinary pebbles have served…

The Victorian era was a time of remarkable change, filled with incredible advancements in technology, society, and culture. Yet, along with their well-known achievements, Victorians…

Embark on a journey into the heart of Yorkshire, England, where stories of mischievous spirits known as boggarts have stirred both dread and fascination for…