Category: Culture

Having grown up in Pennsylvania German country, I cannot deny my love for butter nor my fascination with the history and superstitions about the yellow…

Years ago, while living on an orchard farm in a beautiful green valley, I would wake up in the early morning and head out to…

One man went through the effort to construct a guillotine inside a rented room while another simply road his cart into an oncoming train. This…

Barbecue, a cooking technique that involves slow-cooking meat over low heat, has a rich history that spans thousands of years. The origins of barbecue can…

The Ankh, also known as the “cross of life” or “key of the Nile”, is an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents the union of male…

The word “amuck” has its roots in Southeast Asian cultures, specifically in the Malay language. In Malay, “amok” was a term used to describe a…

Whistling has long been associated with superstitions and beliefs in many cultures around the world. From bringing bad luck to summoning spirits, the act of…

Voodoo dolls are small figures that are often associated with the religion and spirituality of Voodoo, a syncretic religion that originated in West Africa and…

Braids and braiding have a long history of being associated with magic and witchcraft in various cultures and traditions. For many, braids were believed to…

The circle is one of the oldest and most ubiquitous symbols in human history. It is found in cave paintings, ancient texts, and religious ceremonies…