Category: Culture
The Phantom Sewing Machine Phenomenon Stirs Unrest in Portugal
A strange sound was heard throughout Portugal for about three months in 1920. Some described it as sounding like a phantom sewing machine. Could this…
5 Popular Cocktails During U.S. Prohibition
During the Prohibition era (The Dry Years), when alcohol was banned, inventive mixologists concocted some of the most beloved cocktails that continue to be cherished…
How Palindromes Have Been Used in the Occult
A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward. In other words, it’s symmetric, like…
How to Document Local and Familial Superstitions
I have always paid attention to the strange things my elders would say, and I feel this is why I have always been fascinated by…
6 Terrifying Medical Procedures in Victorian England
Victorian England saw medical practices that might seem barbaric or terrifying by today’s standards, largely due to the limited understanding of disease and the lack…
5 Harsh Realities of Orphaned Victorian Children
The lives of orphaned children in Victorian England were often grim and challenging, marked by poverty, neglect, and lack of opportunities. During the Victorian era,…
Removal of King Louis XIV’s Heart
King Louis XIV of France, known as the Sun King, not only left an indelible mark on French history through his reign but also in…
Exploring High Magic: Rituals, Knowledge, and Spiritual Aspiration
High magic, often contrasted with low or “folk” magic, is a term used to categorize a form of magical practice that is ceremonial and complex….
10 Traits of an Old Soul – How to Tell if You are an Old Soul
The concept of an “old soul” often refers to someone who exhibits wisdom, maturity, and sensibilities that seem beyond their years. You can read more…
Seal of Solomon: Symbolism, History, and Mystical Significance
The Seal of Solomon, also known as the Star of David, is a symbol consisting of two interlaced triangles forming a six-pointed star. This symbol…