Category: Culture

The aspen tree, especially the European aspen (Populus tremula), has been the subject of various superstitions and beliefs across different cultures. Here’s a list of…

Garlic has been a subject of various myths, legends, and superstitions throughout history. Here is a list of some superstitions involving garlic: 1. Protection Against…

A bit of a fluff piece, but it is interesting to see the fascination with women in trades back in 1913. This short article is…

Within the heart of China, hidden amidst the bustling streets of Shanghai, lay the Nan-Gin-Tsin – an opium den of such infamy that its tales…

Throughout history there are tales that defy explanation. One such enigmatic category in the annals of the supernatural is that of headless ghosts—spirits who roam…

Amber, with its golden translucence, captures the imagination like few other gemstones. Originating from fossilized resin, it holds ancient worlds and lore within its glowing…

A strange red-orange ghost light is spotted traveling over the Oklahoma prairie and in 1926 people begin to try and hunt it down to find…

Fairy rings have long inspired awe, curiosity, and even fear among people around the world. These naturally occurring rings of mushrooms emerge from the ground…

In cultures across the globe and throughout the ages, the humble egg has consistently held a unique, symbolic significance. Its simple yet perfect form, its…

The early 20th century was an era when science and spirituality often intermingled, and newspapers teemed with accounts of ectoplasm — an alleged physical substance…