International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th every year. While some take this to be a lighthearted day to … More
Category: History
The Real Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest – The Original Story
The other day I discovered Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest. I love a modern spin on an old-school legend, … More
Voodoo Dolls: Everything You Know About Them is Wrong
When most of us think about voodoo dolls, we think poking a doll with a pin hoping that it hurts … More
Zitkala-Sa: The Woman Behind Today’s Google Doodle
Zitkala-Sa (Zitkála-Šá) also known under her missionary-given name, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a writer, editor, translator, musician, educator, and suffragist. … More
New Year’s Resolutions: Why You Should Make Them for 2021
“New Year, New Me” is, no question, a cliche. However, it is a great idea to make New Year’s Resolutions. … More
Vegan Thanksgiving: Plant-Based Recipes & Tips
Whether you are plant-based or are prepping for friends or family, these vegan Thanksgiving recipes can be a great addition … More
Sankta Lucia – Christmas in Sweden
St. Lucia’s Day is also known as the Feast of Saint Lucy or Sankta Lucia in Sweden. It is a … More
Kentucky Christmas: Japanese Tradition since 1974
Japan is not crazy about Christmas. Or at least it didn’t used to be. Westernization is bringing new holidays to … More
The Geography of Rhode Island
Encompassing only 1.212 square miles, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is the smallest of the United States of America. Despite its … More
November 17th 2014 – Romanians and Czechs Choose Democracy
In London, Madalina stood yesterday in the queue outside the Romanian Embassy for eleven hours and was among the last group of ten voters to be allowed into the Embassy to vote – with thousands left outside who were not able to vote…