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J.W.HDark age of science and strange cosmic objects
Read moreNames are not knowledge. However, some scientists enjoy the illusion that they know something about things, giving them names that…
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J.W.HDark Secrets of the Detroit Masonic Temple
Read moreDark Legends surrounds the Masonic temple in Detroit, casting long shadows over the city of Detroit. The building built by…
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J.W.HThe gloomy side of Christmas: La Befana – the Italian Christmas witch
Read moreOn her eternal journey to greet Baby Jesus, the Italian Christmas witch, La Befana leaves sweets for children and a…
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J.W.HThe obscure side of Christmas: the terrifying legend of Père Fouettard of Lorraine
Read moreAbout one of the many evil helpers of St. Nicholas, coming at Christmas time to punish children, we find the…
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J.W.HThe Dim Side of Christmas: The Legend of Frau Perchta
Read moreAt Christmas time, stories were told about Mrs. Perchta visiting people's homes and checking whether they were doing well or…
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J.W.HThe Dim Side of Christmas: Hans Trapp – A Child Eating a Scarecrow
Read moreThe children of Alsace are often reminded to watch out for Hans Trapp, the cursed baron now disguised as a…
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J.W.HThe Murky Side of Christmas: The Haunting Legend of Krampus and Krampusnacht
Read moreAt Santa's side you will sometimes find his evil companion, Krampus, who finds children and punishes them if they have…
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Shadowy shadows
Read moreTthis is my first time writing something like this, so don't make fun of me or anything, but here it…
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J.W.HHalloween Stories: Punkie Night, a spooky tradition from Somerset's obscure past
Read moreIn Somerset, England, a local tradition called Punkie Night in October has many similarities with various Halloween traditions today. Every…
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J.W.HThe obscure tale of Enriqueta Martí: The infamous vampire of El Raval in Barcelona
Read moreFor years, children have been disappearing in the El Raval district of Barcelona. When the culprit was finally found, Enriqueta…
