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August 30, 2019 Greece / Greek / Recipe

Tasty Traditions: Briam, Traditional Greek Roasted Vegetables

This traditional baked dish of vegetables is the perfect way to dabble in Greek cuisine. Simplicity is often perfection, and,

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August 29, 2019 Folklore / Mythology / Scotland

Giant Sea Serpent of Scottish Gaelic Folklore: Cirein-Croin

One of the most terrifying monsters in Scottish Gaelic folklore happens to be the odd Ceirean (cirein-cròin or cionarian-cro), a

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August 28, 2019 History / Italy / Traditions

Venice Regata Storica: A Historical September Tradition in Italy

BY HANNAH HORN Every year on the first Sunday of September, a highly-followed celebration occurs in the stunning city of

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August 26, 2019 Castles / Germany

Hornberg Castle in Germany

BY HANNAH HORN The Hornberg Castle (Burg Hornberg), a now-ruined castle, was built in the 11th century in Germany. It

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August 23, 2019 Balkan / Croatia / Recipe / Serbia

Tasty Traditions: Knedle sa Sljivama (Plum Dumplings)

This sweet European treat is a scrumptious dessert full of delicious flavors, and goes well with coffee or even a

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August 22, 2019 Celtic / Folklore / Ireland / Mythology

Beware of The Irish Pooka!

BY HANNAH HORN Always out and about after dusk, the Pooka (phouka, púca, púka) is a well-known mountain and hill

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August 21, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Folklore / Spain / Traditions

Magical Use of Rue by Shepherds in Spain

Rue (Ruta; Rutaceae) has been part of European folklore since ancient times. Its virtues were written about and considered sacred

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August 21, 2019 Armenia / Fables / Folklore

The King of the Trees: An Armenian Fable

The trees once had an argument about who should rule over them as king, and some said it should be

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August 20, 2019 Albania / Castles / Greek / History / Ottoman Empire

Lëkurësi Castle

BY MELISSA RENAY Amidst stone ruins there often exists lurid tales of times long past. The Lëkurësi Castle in Albania is

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August 19, 2019 Archeology / Ireland / Mythology / Traditions / Tuatha de Danann

Legends of The Tombs of Ireland

Ireland is a magical place full of megalithic tombs. Some say that these tombs were probably built before the arrival

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