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Fairy Roads and Forgotten Paths: When Victorian Travelers Feared the Otherworld
Pioneers spoke of wandering lights—will-o’-the-wisps—that danced across the plains.
May 30, 20254 min read


Beware the Fairy Ring: Portals to the Otherworld or Dangerous Traps?
Fairy rings have been steeped in myth and legend across various cultures. In European folklore, these rings are often seen as the dancing gr
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Victorian Courting Customs
What customs did the Victorians follow when courting? What could a woman say with her fan if she didn't want a man to approach?
Mar 26, 20255 min read


The History of the Circus
A brief history of the wonderful, magical circus.
Mar 19, 20255 min read


Victorian Funerary Rites
The traditions and superstitions of
funerals in Victorian England.
Mar 15, 20256 min read


Flowers of the Frontier
The fascination with floriography was not just limited to England. Victorian women in the American West continued the tradition.
Mar 9, 20255 min read


Irish Fairy Folklore: The Banshee
Despite her eerie presence, the banshee is not an evil spirit. She does not cause death but merely foretells it.
Feb 26, 20254 min read


A Brief Study of Floriography, in particular, Sweet William
In the Victorian era, floriography, or the language of flowers, was a nuanced method of communication.
Feb 19, 20253 min read
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