Category: Culture
Ghost shows family where he hid his gold
In 1922, it was reported that a ghost revealed where he hid his gold to a family renting his former home. I’ve always enjoyed ghost…
Young woman defends herself with hatpin after strange man tries to kiss her
After hearing so many people say that hatpins were used for self-defense, I finally found a hatpin story in the wild. In truth, I wasn’t…
Ketchikan Natives forbidden from visiting Indian Doctors and any Native practicing fortune telling or “witchcraft”
As an American, I strongly believe in the Freedom of Religion and in Freedom From Religion. As a Pagan and Witch, I am often on…
15 Relevant Ghost Superstitions You Should Know
The world is full of ghost superstitions, and no civilization was immune to thoughts of life after death, restless spirits, and unresolved issues. For this…
8 Pumpkin Superstitions and Folk Beliefs
The pumpkin is an ancient symbol of the autumn harvest. It symbolizes abundance and family prosperity. It is also a modern symbol of Halloween, Samhain,…
Protecting young men from the dangers of prostitution
In this letter to the editor published in 1915, the writer discusses a recent closing of a prostitution house and how it does not affect…
12 Intriguing Axe Superstitions From Long Ago
Being one of the earliest tools made by humans, various superstitions and beliefs have arisen surrounding them. Early axes were originally made from stone and…
Wage Slave Wants Better Wages So That He Can Support Having Children in 1915
When things are looking particularly bleak in society, I remind myself that most of this is not new. For instance, in the following letter to…
10 Intriguing Superstitions About the Aspen Tree
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…
15 Useful Garlic Superstitions
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…
