Category: Culture
New Moon Superstitions and Lore
It is not surprising that there is a long and ancient history, as well as numerous superstitions, behind the new moon. After all, Barbara G….
The Hand of Glory – A Weird Piece of History You Never Knew About
Though most of us have never heard of the hand of glory, it has been a part of human culture for centuries. The hand of…
Henbane: An Infamous Plant with a Dark History
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a herbaceous annual plant that has been used for centuries in witchcraft and medicine. The plant is native to Europe but…
4 Curious Facts and Lore About January
January (Ianuarius) became the first month of the year under the Gregorian (current) and Julian (previous) calendar. Today, January is often thought of as a…
4 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Saint Agnes
According to Christian mythology, St. Agnes was a Roman virgin who was executed when she turned down the advances of a Pagan youth. Her feast…
What is the Age of Aquarius?
The Age of Aquarius is an astrological age associated with the idea of “the age of enlightenment” and the “New Age” movement. There are numerous…
5 Curious Facts About Sunday
Is Sunday the first day of the week or the last? And why is the sun so important that there is a weekday named after…
How Dice Were Used In Divination
People used dice for divination and gaming throughout ancient history. And it is easy to understand why dice were so popular. Dice were bagged and…
1912 Definition of a Real Man
We hear the phrase “real man” quite often, but what does, or did, this mean? I found this 1912 article on the definition of a…
Rattlesnake Guard and Heathenish High Heels – Odd News From 1911
The odd news reported in 1911 was rather bleak, if not overly violent. I’m sad to report that very little has changed in over 100…
