Shh… can you hear it? The woods are calling. There’s something mysterious about the woods, wouldn’t you agree? I remember one of my favorite things to do as a child was wander through the woods close to our house, and…
It’s Fall, Y’all
Get out your pumpkin spice latte, y’all. It’s finally fall. And it is glorious. Living in the south, the heat and humidity usually hang around until late into October or sometimes even November. The cool days we’ve been experiencing lately…
Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own: A Summary and Analysis
Last episode, we discussed the life of Virginia Woolf, a feminist writer of the 20th century. In this episode, we’ll delve into A Room of One’s Own, a powerful lecture she delivered to group of young women from the Cambridge colleges of…
The Life of Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf was an English writer and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. She had an uncanny ability to put deep, inner thoughts to paper. She wasn’t afraid to experiment and encouraged her talented friends to…
Rapunzel: History + Lore
We all grew up hearing the story of Rapunzel, the beautiful young maiden with long, golden hair, locked away in a tower until her prince came along. But the roots of the story, as with most fairy tales, are darker…
Coffee and Lore: Yucatan Haunting with Josiah Coughran
In this episode, Josiah Coughran, host of The Darwin Awards Podcast, shares an experience he had in the Yucatan. The Darwin Awards Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-darwin-awards/id1496912347 Their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtchcnCiY1yPnehGvoqGxhw Their Website: http://thedarwinawards.buzzsprout.com Produced by Vanessa K. Eccles.Music by Kevin MacLeod and Epidemic Sound (paid licenses)….
Little Boy Blue
by Cassandra Solon Parry Oh, she is a devil! What does she grow in her garden? Bleeding Heart with its perfect, pretty heart-shaped droplets clinging to the stem in pink and red; Nightshade with its black berries in which it…
What Lies Within: Lore About the Home
Our homes are the places we learn, rest, grow, and love. It’s protection from the outside world. It’s our solace and our peace. It’s where we create magnificent meals and share them with our families. It’s where we fill the…
Coffee & Lore: Glenn Dale Hospital with JL Gillham
The old Glenn Dale Hospital served as a tuberculosis sanatorium during the 1930s-1950s. In this episode, author JL Gillham shares her experience visiting there as a teen. Today, the hospital is still fascinating historians and paranormal investigators. Get your copy…
The Witches of Fife
Tales of witchcraft have been the source of entertainment for centuries, but when the tales jump into reality, a new type of wickedness emerges. Such was the case in the Scottish witch trials. The witches of Fife serve as a…
Ten Days in a Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story
Nellie Bly, known for her book Ten Days in a Madhouse, was born in 1864 just outside of Pittsburgh. She would become a true suffragette and leader in women’s voices. Nellie grew up living a typical life of domestic womanhood like…
Wanderer
by Whitney Zahar The breeze kicked up a little, dampening my cheeks with a light, salty spray. My bare feet dug into the cool sand, and I curled my toes deeper into the coarse, damp grains. I watched the waves…
