Lore

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 Mars 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 201726min

The Spiritualist movement placed a large focus on reaching beyond the veil, which made us the outsiders pressing into a foreign realm. In the late 1800's, however, that realm pressed back, and what a ...

23 Dec 201628min

It's often said that our real identity is the person we are in private, away from the public eye. Over two centuries ago, however, one person gave life to that idea, and in the process, gave birth to ...

12 Dec 201623min

Tragedy is never something we plan for. It sneaks up on us like a bandit in the night, and takes away our sense of security and purpose. But throughout history, there have been places so plagued by tr...

28 Nov 201623min