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Jesus and the Egg: The Strange Roots of Easter
Easter conjures visions of pastel eggs, sugared treats, and cheerful hunts beneath blooming trees. But behind the sweet veneer lies a tangled origin story that winds through sacred tombs, reanimated dead, and forgotten goddesses.
Bee Williams
6 days ago3 min read
Mielikki: Forest Goddess, Healer, and Guardian of the Wild
In the ancient forests of Finland, lives a goddess whose presence predates history itself—Mielikki.
Bee Williams
Apr 94 min read
Undead Appalachia: West Virginia’s Vampires
During the 1800s, vampire panics gripped communities. West Virginia, too, has its own lesser-known tales of vampires.
Bee Williams
Apr 73 min read
The Appalachian Sin Eaters: Death, Tradition, and the Weight of a Soul
In the shadowy corners of Appalachian folklore lies a practice that sounds like it was pulled from a horror movie script—but it’s very real.
Bee Williams
Mar 314 min read
The Devil’s Courthouse: A Mountain of Shadows and Ancient Whispers
Deep in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains lies the Devil's Courthouse. It’s not subtle. It warns you.
Bee Williams
Mar 264 min read
Mourning Jewelry and Hair Art in the Victorian Era: Memory Made Tangible
Mourning rituals were rigidly structured. One of the most intriguing and personal expressions of grief came in the form of mourning jewelry.
Bee Williams
Mar 244 min read
Case Files: Boxwood House: Where History and Hauntings Collide
The SoulTrackers Team Hades embarked on an in-depth investigation at Boxwood, a 232-year-old property dating back to the 1790s.
Jonathan Williams
Feb 273 min read
Baba Yaga: Russia's Fascinating Dark Folklore Figure
In the shadowy depths of Russia’s vast forests, there lives a being of immense power and mystery—Baba Yaga.
Bee Williams
Sep 3, 20244 min read
Legends of the Two-Spirit People
Cultures around the world have embraced two-spirit people for centuries.
Bee Williams
Jun 3, 20243 min read
- Uncovering the Origins of The Bronze Age Zombie: A Historical and Cultural Analysis
Long before we used the term “zombie” people feared revenants. Revenants was the original term used for the undead and it struck fear...
Bee Williams
May 15, 20244 min read
Whispers in Stone: The Hidden Language of Graveyard Headstones
Death is but a transition. It is the living that needs funerary customs. It is all done in love.
Bee Williams
Apr 23, 20245 min read
Beyond the Grave: The Forgotten Uses of Cemeteries
Once upon a time, these final resting places were a welcome haven for the living as well as the dead.
Bee Williams
Mar 15, 20244 min read
Banshee: The Haunting Wail of an Otherworldly Creature
For years, Irish locals have feared the wails of the Banshee. The Banshee, also known as the Bean Sidhe, is a captivating creature...
Bee Williams
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Mami Wata and Sister Sirens of the Sea
These alluring and mystical beings have been known to hold a dual nature in many African tales.
Bee Williams
Jan 3, 20245 min read
The Witch Hunts of Connecticut: Fear, Folklore, and the Birth of American Hysteria
The trail blazed by Connecticut's legal system served as a stark contrast to the events unfolding in neighboring Salem.
Bee Williams
Aug 2, 20233 min read
"Be Careful What You Wish For: The History of Curses!"
Curses have been a part of human culture since ancient times. They are a form of magic used to bring harm or misfortune to someone or...
Bee Williams
Jun 14, 20234 min read
Florida’s Stinky Cryptid-The Skunk Ape
The Skunk Ape of Florida is a mysterious creature that has been reported in the swamps and forests of the Sunshine State for decades.
Bee Williams
May 31, 20233 min read
Folk Magic, Conjurors, and Granny Witches
Folk magic plays an important role in everyday life. While it may seem as though folk magic is a superstitious thing of the past, rest...
Bee Williams
May 9, 20234 min read
The Demon Next Door: Folkloric Origins of Evil Spirits
Welcome The modern, post-Christian, concept of demons is terrifying. Most are well acquainted with the stereotypical icon of the horned...
Bee Williams
Apr 12, 20235 min read
Southern Gothic
I am a Southerner, born and raised. I grew up in Florida. No not that Florida. I grew up in rural Florida. I suppose now days it is...
Bee Williams
Mar 29, 20234 min read
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