Category: Culture

Whether you are a fan of Dan Brown or some other author who touches on the occult in their work, below is a list of…

When it comes to barbaric punishment, few devices carry the grim fascination of the cucking stool, a medieval mechanism designed to discipline and humiliate.  Known…

n German folklore, Berchta stands out as a figure both feared and revered. Known as an ugly hag with supernatural attributes, Berchta’s tale is that…

In 1920, England became dismayed by the influence of American music and slang. Heavens forbid, their children were suddenly telling each other to “forget it”…

In the twisty corridors of medieval folklore, where demons and deities play with the fates of mortals, few tales are as curious and revealing as…

Bees have long been surrounded by a variety of superstitions and bits of folklore. Here are some common superstitions about bees from different cultures. Telling…

In Australia during the late 1800s, rheumatic patients would gather at whaling stations for a rather unusual form of therapy.  When a whale was captured…

Italy’s La Befana presents a charming blend of folklore, faith, and festivity that captures the imagination.  Unlike the jolly, red-suited Santa Claus familiar to many,…

The following article, dated 1919, provides a look at one of the Native American calendars provided by a veteran chief in Canada. The Indians’ Calendar…

Bees are a popular emblem that are found on dish ware, paper products, and are worn as charms, but what does the buzzy bee symbolize?…