Category: Culture
10 Realities Of Ancient Roman Prostitutes
In ancient Greek society, they were often called the “companions to men.” Ancient Romans, however, viewed prostitutes as mere business transactions and called them “earners.”…
10 Intriguing Coin Superstitions
Love to collect coins? Here are ten fascinating superstitions about coins, making wishes, and bringing good luck. 1. New Homes and Additions When building a…
10 Weird Superstitions About Spit
Have you ever spat on your hands before digging into a pile of dirt? Did you ever spit on a ball or in a baseball…
13 Spooky Death Omens You Will Want to Avoid
Sometimes it seems like just about anything can set off a death omen, especially when you are reading up on worldwide superstitions. While an entire…
Psychic Puts On Show For Two Professors
I’ve used a pendulum for many years and I have used a ouija board. Alone, I trust these tools, but if you add another person…
7 Strange Beliefs About Violets
The lowly violet is a beautiful little flower that children love to pick during the spring and summer months. It also happens to have a…
Pure Marriage Idea is Not Popular
People can get some pretty wacky ideas about marriage. While this article does not fully explain what a “pure” marriage is, I get the feeling…
5 Ways to Become a Witch According to Old Timers
Superstitions can be pretty darn funny, if not downright insulting. For example, my own grandfather, a Pennsylvania German, once told my mother that women who…
Chinese Custom of Feeding the Dead
Old newspapers were filled with reports of different customs from around the world. People in the United States could not learn enough about other cultures….
13 Strange Things People Do to Make a Wish
Growing up, I took every opportunity there was to make a wish. I would wish on pennies before tossing them into wells and I would…
