Legends & Folklore

Hypnotism is a process that is often misunderstood. One common misconception is that hypnotism can be used to "brainwash" people into doing things against their will. However, hypnotism can be...

What is oral history? It is the knowledge, traditions, experiences, memories, celebrations, and customs that we or our ancestors have experienced. These experiences and living traditions provide...

This is one of a series of my articles which might be termed "shape-shifting" or "urban shamanism." With the skills you'll learn in this article, you will have more control...

Most rumors start out as simple gossip. Typically, a rumor does not begin with malicious intent, but instead as a form of speculation. Many people will make blanket statements about what they...

As the sun creeps away from the heart of the city and leaves it veiled in the cloak of night, a loan vigilante watches and waits. He waits to deliver justice to those who thrive in darkness and...

Every era, country and person enjoys a different style of music, and this was no less true 250 years ago then it is today. Just as we have a variety of music now, so did the people in the colonial...

Face reading is an ancient practice that supposedly allows you to get a reliable estimate of people's personalities simply based on the structures of their faces. Acquiring the knowledge of the...

Vampires are bloodsucking creatures of legend and literature, but some fans and fanatics take their interest to a whole different level. Whether you are a collector of vampire related movies or...

There is nothing like a good story, and nothing like being the one who started a famous urban legend. If you're feeling mischievous, start your very own urban legend. You may not be able to prove...