Frozen Charlotte: A Macabre Folktale and a Popular Doll
Pediophobia is defined as an irrational fear of dolls. Many people find porcelain dolls, in particular, to be eerie or creepy. Despite their
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The Fox Sisters: How a Prank Created the Modern Ghost Story
The year was 1848. It was nighttime in Hydesville, New York when a flustered Margaret Fox dragged a neighbor from their home to
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Who is Calafia? The Forgotten Literary Origins of the State of California
California, the Golden State, was first explored by Europeans in the sixteenth century when Spanish explorers began traversing the Pacific coastline. By the
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Ancient Treasure from the Dead Sea Scrolls: What is the Copper Scroll?
From the hidden treasure trove of the pirate Samuel Bellamy to the misplaced remains of the bizarre and mysterious Pedro Mountain Mummy, lost
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Who was Grutte Pier? The Tall Tale of the Noble Pirate Pier Gerlofs Donia
Pier Gerlofs Donia, often referred to as “Big Pier,” “Grutte Pier,” or “Greate Pier,” is an oft-forgotten pirate as well as a beloved
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The Straw Hat Riot of 1922: The End of a Fashion Taboo
“Don’t wear white after Labor Day!” This popular fashion rule is not quite as relevant these days as it used to be, but
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What Was the Mysterious Sweating Sickness Which Terrorized Tudor England?
The Renaissance in Europe was a period of art and renewal that brought with it many advancements in both culture and empire. The
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The Humorous Tale of Saint Expeditus
I previously wrote about Saint Guinefort, a dog who became an unofficial local saint after a folk tale emerged surrounding his heroic deeds.
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The Four Golden Hats: Mysterious Bronze Age Artifacts are More Than They Appear to Be
In 1835 in the town of Schifferstadt in Southwest Germany, a treasure from the Bronze Age was unearthed. Buried in an upright position
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Who is Joanna the Mad? The Fascinating Life of Spain’s Forgotten Queen
“Joanna the Mad” is a name that is positioned at a focal branch of both the Habsburg family tree and that of the