Category: Culture
Definition and Meaning of Heathen
To fully appreciate the term’s depth, we must first look to its origins. “Heathen” paints a picture of early European societies, ones that thrived before…
The Enchanted Hazel: A Journey Through Myths and Folk Beliefs
Hazel branches carry stories of magic, divinity, and wisdom. This blog post embarks on a fascinating journey to explore the multifaceted roles of hazel rods…
History of the name MacArthur, Scottish origin
The following article, published in 1924, details the origin of the name MacArthur. There appears to have been a series of these articles and I…
Hatpins as weapons for self-defense
Hatpins were more than long pins used to hold hats in place. Women of the past used them as weapons when confronted by burglars or…
Strange foot beliefs from the late 1800s
From arched feet to reading the soles of your shoes, the late 1800s held some strange beliefs about feet. Look at Your Foot It is…
Ghost noises heard on Church Island, North Carolina
Weird, ghostly noises were reported on Church Island, North Carolina in 1928. Locals pointed to the spirits of pirates and buccaneers who once sailed the…
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…
