Christmas Entertainments of King Arthur
Christmas Entertainments of King Arthur and the Knights of his Round Table. Read more
Strange Old Stories of Christmastide
The progress of literature under the Conqueror and his sons was very great, many devoting themselves almost entirely to literary pursuits. Lanfranc and Anselm, the Archbishops of Canterbury, had proved themselves worthy of their exalted station. Their precepts and examples had awakened the clergy and kindled an ardour for learning unknown in any preceding age. Nor did this enthusiasm perish with its authors: it was kept alive by the honours which were lavished on all who could boast of literary acquirements. Read more
Werewolves – Everything You Need to Know…
Guest Article — Werewolves – Everything You Need to Know… By Dr. Bob Curran Read more
Red Earth Worth a Read
Having grown up in British Columbia, I’m somewhat familiar with West Coast Native culture, traditions and lore; the East Coast, not so much. However, I’m attempting to remedy that lack of cultural knowledge now that I live in the Maritimes. Recently I picked up a little book by Marion Robertson, called Red Earth – Tales of the Mi’kmaq, to start me off. Read more
What’s With Jack-o-lanterns?
Have you ever wondered about the Jack behind the lantern? Who was this creepy character and how did we come to adopt him? Adam Sweeting of Boston University shares the tale of Jack and the Devil and how pumpkins came to replace turnips as Halloween’s candle-bearing symbol. Read more
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