Posted in Culture Superstitions Witchcraft

Over 20 People Witness Werewolf in Oporto

In 1902, newspaper readers were told that Portugal had fallen under the spell of superstition, with witches, wizards, saints, spirits, and even a werewolf troubling…

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Posted in Culture Spiritualism

The Phantom Sewing Machine Phenomenon Stirs Unrest in Portugal

A strange sound was heard throughout Portugal for about three months in 1920. Some described it as sounding like a phantom sewing machine. Could this…

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Why Eyes are Painted on Boats

We see eyes painted on boats in many cultures and for many different reasons. Eyes have long been used around the world as a symbol…

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