Category: Culture

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,…

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…

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 Early axes were originally made from stone and…

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…

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…

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…

A bit of a fluff piece, but it is interesting to see the fascination with women in trades back in 1913. This short article is…

Within the heart of China, hidden amidst the bustling streets of Shanghai, lay the Nan-Gin-Tsin – an opium den of such infamy that its tales…

Throughout history there are tales that defy explanation. One such enigmatic category in the annals of the supernatural is that of headless ghosts—spirits who roam…

Amber, with its golden translucence, captures the imagination like few other gemstones. Originating from fossilized resin, it holds ancient worlds and lore within its glowing…