The aswang, a creature deeply rooted in Filipino folklore, represents an intriguing blend of the supernatural and psychological warfare. This mythical entity, embodying various forms of evil such as vampires, ghouls, witches, and shape-shifters, has been a subject of fear and fascination in the Philippines for centuries. In the 1950s, during a turbulent period of […]
Time travel is the concept of traveling between different points in time in the same way that we travel between other points in space. Time travel could involve traveling backward to a moment before the starting point or forward in time to the point’s future without the traveler having to experience the intervening period. But
By eliminating late fees, local libraries are providing a way out for such book lovers while also creating new lures for other children who still need to catch the reading bug. But did you know how Los Angeles libraries address this concern with more reading? The Los Angeles Public Library launched “The Great Read Away,”
The Washington Monument is an obelisk-shaped structure on the National Mall in Washington, DC, designed to memorialize George Washington, the first President of the United States and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. But why is there a tiny aluminum pyramid on the top of the Washington Monument? The Washington Monument
The Amenemhat III pyramidion was the capstone that initially adorned the Black Pyramid in Dahshur, Egypt. It was built approximately 1850 BC, near the conclusion of the 12th Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, and it is one of just a few pyramids that have survived. But what was an Ancient Egyptian Pyramid’s capstone made of?
When the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were unearthed from beneath volcanic ash at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius in the mid-18th century, the materials discovered revealed an aspect of the ancient world that caused great embarrassment, the cities’ fascination with erotica. But did you know that there is an entire wing in
We all enjoy visiting Blackpool. Since the Victorian era, when it was envisioned as a getaway destination for factory workers, the seaside resort has been a staple of the British seaside experience. Blackpool’s popularity peaked in the mid-twentieth century when it attracted millions of visitors each year and served as a hub for famous performers.
You may recognize the phrase hocus pocus as the title of a popular Disney Halloween film, but it has a long history of use in magical circles. Hocus pocus is a phrase that refers to an illusion or a meaningless distraction that fools you in some way. But did you ever wonder where the phrase
Prison facilities designed to house notorious criminals have undergone incredible evolution over the centuries. In this day and age, bars and guards are insufficient, and prison security measures are as advanced, and sometimes as primitively simple, as they can be. But did you know that Alcatraz was the only prison to have hot showers? At
In October 2017, the Northern California region experienced the Tubbs Fire. At the time, the fire burned through portions of the counties of Napa, Sonoma, and Lake while wreaking the most havoc in Santa Rosa, was the most destructive wildfire in California history. Its destructiveness was quickly surpassed by the 2018 Campfire only one year
