Lore

Human culture has a different expression no matter where you go. Despite that variety, though, we do share one common thread: music. And while it has typically been a source of joy, there have been mo...

17 Huhti 201723min

Nearly four centuries ago, a wave of sickness spread through a community in the French countryside. It wasn't a traditional disease they were fighting, though. This plague had a more sinister source. ...

3 Huhti 201724min

Fear has a way of spreading. It's contagious, moving from person to person. Given enough time, fear can consume an entire community. Sometimes, though, there's good reason to be afraid. * * * Official...

20 Maalis 201723min

Folklore is more than just a collection of stories; it's the soul of a culture or location. Without them, our world has less texture and beauty. And like the stories themselves, some places have spiri...

6 Maalis 201726min

The more crowded our world becomes, the more frequently we are confronted with our commonality. Our interests, our passions…even our appearance. But just how similar can we get? Well, that's the stuff...

20 Helmi 201725min

Our connection to animals is ancient, intimate, and complex. Humans have worshiped them, sacrificed them, lived with them, and been buried with them. But folklore from all over the world hints at a da...

6 Helmi 201724min

History is full of criminals. They come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Some are cheerful, some are dark. Some, however, steal more than money or precious belongings. To be caught in their web mean...

23 Tammi 201725min

We crave safety. We build rules and systems and even physical barriers in order to create a sense of security. But darkness has a way of creeping in, no matter how powerful the walls might be. * * * O...

9 Tammi 201726min