Lore

Over the centuries, all sorts of methods have been used to govern people. And while some have been just and humane — such as most modern legal systems — others have been more unusual. Social fear, rel...

11 Tammi 201620min

Many family traditions and treasured folktales involve strangers who visit us. What would Christmas be without Santa, after all. But strangers in general are a lot less appealing than we might believe...

28 Joulu 201524min

There are places in the world that we rarely see. Our busy lives never take us there, and as a result, they don't come to mind when we think of chilling tales and frightening lore. But they exist, and...

14 Joulu 201520min

History is full of examples of moments in time when hysteria and fear ruled common sense. While some of these examples were valid reasons to panic and worry, others were less logical. But that didn't ...

30 Marras 201522min

Since the dawn of time, humans have pushed themselves to explore. When that adventure took to the seas, however, it was an invitation for tragedy. The ocean, you see, takes much from us. And sometimes...

16 Marras 201521min

Home is where the heart is. It's where we build our lives and celebrate the things we love. But it can also be the center of tragedy and darkness. On many different levels, there's no place like home....

2 Marras 201522min

Seeing isn't always a prerequisite for belief. In fact, oftentimes the things we believe in the most strongly are invisible to our naked eyes. But when we experience those invisible things through pai...

26 Loka 201521min

For as advanced and civilized as we are, humans are still led by very basic desires. We are drive by a need for safety and shelter. We long for a community to belong to. And we hunger. But not every m...

19 Loka 201521min