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September 26, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Greek Mythology / Mythology

Zeus, Overlord of Olympus

Zeus (Jupiter, Jove) was the king of earth and air, yet himself not fully free from the power of what

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September 25, 2019 Archeology / Cultural Heritage / Europe

Urnfield Cremation Culture Within Bronze-Iron Age Europe

During the late Bronze Age, cremation as a burial rite was introduced as a practice within Europe. However, at that

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September 20, 2019 Dessert / Recipe / Sweden

Tasty Traditions: Swedish Kladdkaka Cake

Kladdkaka is a type of Swedish cake that’s commonly known as chocolate mud cake. This dense sticky chocolate cake is

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September 18, 2019 Folklore

The Fearsome Witch, Baba Yaga, of Slavic Folklore

BY HANNAH HORN In the depths of Slavic folklore, the origin and purpose of the wicked Baba Yaga is unclear.

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September 16, 2019 England / Events / Traditions

Egremont Crab-Apple Fair Held Every September in England

BY MELISSA RENAY Reminiscent of an old-country fair and traditional games, the annual Egremont Crab-Apple Fair is a fun-filled family

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September 10, 2019 Folklore / Mythology / Romania

The Devious Dragon of Romanian Folklore

BY HANNAH HORN In the books of mythology, the Romanian Balaur is an enticing creature. The Balaur resides among the

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September 8, 2019 Lithuania / Pagan

Samogitian Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Žemaičių Alkas ), A Revived Pagan Astronomic Observatory

In times past there existed paleoastronomic observatories that stood on Birute Hill in Palanga, Lithuania. The Samogitian Sanctuary is a

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September 5, 2019 Austria / Desserts / Europe / Germany / Recipe / Traditions

Tasty Traditions: Kaiserschmarrn, A Deliciously Sweet Treat!

Kaiserschmarrn or Kaiserschmarren (Emperor’s Mess) is a shredded pancake, which has its name from the Austrian emperor Kaiser Franz Joseph I, who

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September 4, 2019 Europe / Fables / featured / Folklore / Germany / Mythology

The Lorelei (Loreley), A Siren of German Folklore

BY HANNAH HORN Lorelei is an enormous rocky cliff that resides about 433 feet above water level in Germany, located

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September 1, 2019 Scotland

Glamis Castle Considered The Most Haunted Castle in Scotland

Glamis Castle is situated beside the village of Glamis in Angus, Scotland. It is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne.

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