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Horse brasses are a mesmerizing facet of European cultural history, deeply rooted in the region’s mystical past. They were initially conceived as amulets in Europe….

Spiritualism, as a religious movement, has a long and intriguing history. It started in the mid-19th century and was popularized by the supposed contact with…

When it comes to divination, one might immediately think of tarot cards, palmistry, or perhaps astrology. However, throughout history, people have found various intriguing ways…

Ever since the dawn of civilization, humans have found comfort and fascination in the humble stones beneath our feet. These seemingly ordinary pebbles have served…

The Victorian era was a time of remarkable change, filled with incredible advancements in technology, society, and culture. Yet, along with their well-known achievements, Victorians…

Embark on a journey into the heart of Yorkshire, England, where stories of mischievous spirits known as boggarts have stirred both dread and fascination for…

It has always fascinated me how certain rituals and traditions, no matter how obscure, persist in our collective consciousness. One such tradition is the rite…

In this 1910 news article we learn of a troubled young man who poisoned his mother’s coffee with formaldehyde because she would not give him…

As someone who’s studied folklore since the early 1990s, I get a lot of satisfaction delving into the rich tapestry of tales, traditions, and beliefs…

A man made a rush to board a train as it was moving away from the depot, but realizing that he could not pull it…