Andrew Lang was a folklorist, poet, novelist, editor, translator, compiler, biographer, essayist, and literary critic who contributed heavily to anthropology. He is well known as a collector of fairy and folk tales. Despite being a professional author who has contributed much to history, anthropology, and […]
Japan is renowned as a country steeped in mythology and folklore. It has been passed down throughout the generations and has given us some truly amazing, and creepy stories. However, many of these stories are unknown to westerners. One of the most famous Japanese stories, […]
On January 4th 1838, Charles Dickens went to the University College Hospital in Gower Street, with his friend and artist, George Cruikshank. When they arrived, they witnessed Professor John Elliotson mesmerizing the then 17-year-old Elizabeth Okey. Professor John Elliotson was renowned for his medical knowledge, […]
Sherborne Old Castle now stands as a 12th century ruin in Dorset, England. It was originally built by the Bishop of Salisbury, Roger de Caen, as a fortified palace, and belonged to the Church of England until the 16th century. Though the 12th century site […]
In the middle ages, death was never far away. Lands were often ravaged by famine and war, towns and villages riddled with disease and the lack of medicine led to high rates of mortality. People in the middle ages led strict religious lives, and it […]
Achmet refers to himself as the son of Sereim, who was in service to the Caliph, Maʾmūn, as an interpreter of dreams. While his father worked as a dream interpreter, it’s not known whether Achment himself was also an interpreter, but given his extensive work […]
In 1837, medicine was a developing yet brutal field. Crucial operations were performed without any pain relief, and the medications which were used to aid both patient and surgeon were often toxic. The search for pain relief was a lucrative business, but across the continent, […]
As the largest freshwater predator in Africa, the Nile crocodile is one of the continent’s top predators. The crocodiles have earned themselves a fearsome reputation throughout history, but one in particular stands out as the most feared. A mega-croc known as Gustave is said to […]
There are few creatures in Native American folklore that are feared more than the Skinwalker. That said, what are Skinwalkers? Skinwalkers are one of the mainstays in Navajo tradition and legend. They are a class of outcast criminals that practice black magic, and are said […]
The Solomon Islands have become an interesting place of myth and folklore in recent years, surrounded by stories of war, Biblical gold, giants that roam the wild jungles and frequent UFO activity. Researchers claim the islands are home to an abundance of traditions – passed […]
