Sociology & Anthropology

Explore this list of comprehensive "philias" or "philes." What are some of the strangest loves and obsessions out there? Find out by perusing this article.

This is a comprehensive list of different types of phobias or fears. Discover both common phobias and uncommon phobias.

From moon-eating beasts to the lunar deities, this article will tell you about different folklore and mythology from the Philippines that are related to the moon.

In 1904 Simmel was one of the few sociologists to write about the subject of fashion. I am going to examine whether Simmel’s ideas about the role of fashion in society are still relevant today.

Our list of Pennsylvania cryptids contains all sorts of strange creatures ranging from sad demonic-looking pigs to human-goat hybrids with a taste for blood.

Penny For The Guy, kids yelled. But what does it mean? Here's a potted history of the gunpowder plot and poor old Guy Fawkes. And of course the fabulous man made cloth guy ready to sit on the bonfire!

California is not the sunny paradise that it used to be. Many people are feeling the pinch with the cost of housing and limited jobs that are secured for tech workers. People are leaving in droves to other southern states to reap the benefits of economic prosperity.

While a student in college, there were several fascinating stories I heard about, which seemed too far fetched to be true. Some of these include aluminum pull tabs, the toothbrush culprits, and AIDS Mary.

One of the most iconic of all Witchy imagery, along with spells and herbs, is the legendary Familiar, the Black Cat. But here's a few things you might not know about our feline magical friends.

The medicalization of society looks at modern medical conditions to see how certain concepts have gone from being normal, to being labeled as a medical problem that can be fixed.

Is bigfoot real? Judge for yourself from these stories.

The concept of gender roles have been prevalent for a long time. I am a part of the generation that is doing its best to break these stereotypes. So I started wondering where all this could have started. Read on to find out more about my theory.

Lovely Merrows, irresistible to mortal men, dwell in the seas off Ireland. This story tells of what happened when one poor fool fell in love with such a creature.

A look at the story of the Twelve Labours of Heracles—the most famous story about one of Greek mythologies most famous figures.

A Scottish Brownie with an appearance to give you nightmares. They say he is a good grafter though!

A look at one of the most popular stories from Norse mythology, concerning Thor and Loki's efforts to recover Thor's hammer, Mjöllnir, after it is stolen by the giant, Thrym.

Women's backs work differently from men. Women are probably better adapted at balance and keep straighter frames than men while carrying things off their spines or on their heads. You won't see much of this now, but many images from the past reveal some real wonder women and what they could do.

Twin Oaks Community is an off-grid intentional community in Virginia. Twin Oaks is looking to add new community members, and that just may be the opportunity of a lifetime for someone.

Why is Freemasonry so controversial? Why do they have so many secrets to keep? What really goes on in their temples? Find the answers here and learn about the fake Freemasons or the O.T.O.

Background on the Irish wakes, including keening, music, and miscellany.

This article is about why vampires hate garlic using a theoretical approach. The three theories elaborated on are biological, existential, and mythological.

Chupacabra (aka the goat sucker) has garnered a notorious reputation in a short time. But, is this beast the real thing or just another nocturnal blood-sucking legend to strike fear.

Our list of cryptids from New Jersey contains all sorts of animals ranging from large sea serpents known for attacking fishermen to hairy monkey-like beast looking to kidnap children.

There are reportedly over 8 million different species of animals on this planet so it shouldn't be hard to believe that we might have missed a few. The crazy creatures on our list of Top 10 Cryptids That Could Be Real are some of the strangest animals we believe could actually exist.

Mermaids have long been popular and many people would like to believe they exist somewhere in the deep ocean but we all know they aren't real. Right? Mermaids have been recorded in history for hundreds of years and have been sighted all over the world. Maybe they aren't as fictitious as we think.

Unicorns are very popular in society today and have been for a very long time. Many people want to believe these creatures are real but most think Unicorns are a myth. This article will tell of the history and possible extinction of the Unicorn.

On average, Americans and Hispanics/Latinos who were born and raised in America seem to think that Hispanic or Latino is a race. Disclaimer: My article is based on research. If the topic of race offends you, I advise you not to read this article

The Father of Socialism: Auguste Comte includes comment by Dostoyevsky and Henri De Lubac. Comte father of sociology, social science, secular humanism, fascism, communism. Animated by the Spirit of the Antichrist, Comte hated the Gospel, God, and Jesus, invented Religion of Man, Religion of Humanity

The determination of caffeine in tea leaves is a simple experimental process that is carried out as a simple laboratory experiment. The project hones the skills of a student in the extraction and determination of caffeine content from tea leaves both commercial as well as homegrown.

An overview of the eighteen charms said to be known by the Norse god, Odin, as outlined in Hávamál—a poem found in the Poetic Edda.

A brief look at the myth behind the mythical story behind the founding of Athens, one of the great city-states of ancient Greece.

Marking the end of Christmas, Twelfth Night is celebrated with various customs and traditions.

"These types of land surface would have been sturdy when they formed, but over time they were dissolved by groundwater filtering and flowing through them."

Warnings of minor malevolent beings that haunt Ireland and Scotland.

Franklin Academy Charter School The inspiration for Franklin Academy is Benjamin Franklin, a founding father who personified the pursuit of excellence, discovery and creativity. Franklin Academy offers an outstanding and unique educational experience.

Wendigos, according to legend, are fearsome, cannibalistic beings. Some reliable sources believe that people can turn into these dreaded creatures.

Something terrifying can be from its actions, appearance or history.

Mephistopheles or Mephisto (as he was known by many names), was a mysterious spirit who served dark powers.

There is evidence that points to the fact that different countries and cultures could have different processes to move on from trauma. Looking into this could provide deeper insights into the social dynamics and even value systems of individual groups of people.

A look at profiling and policing, and an overview of abuse of power on both sides of the spectrum.

While the debate about existence and non-existence of ancient creatures wages on, dwell in an epic list of fascinating mythological creatures and legendary creatures of myth and folklore.

Gypsies have been in England for centuries. But where did they come from? And why were they treated so badly? Plus Maggie Finch the first Gypsy Queen.

Listing Filipino New Year's Eve traditions and superstitions to welcome the good fortune the new year brings. Find out how Filipinos celebrate New Year.

Is there reason to believe that Yule may have been a sacred time of year to the Norse god Freyr?

The Goose Girl is a fairy tale written by Jacob and William Grimm. It's a story of a stolen identity, the power of a given word and the justice winning over injustice.

Freedom riders consist of black and white activist who visited the South to stop segregation.

Gender equality refers to a state where men and women enjoy same status, having equal opportunities to achieve their full human rights and the potential to contribute to all aspects of social life

Christmas is one of the biggest holidays celebrated by Filipinos with lots of Christmas decors, night mass, unending parties and more. But there's more to learn on how Filipinos celebrate the holiday season.

Was she a goddess or was she a a real person? Either way, "Mother Goddess" Kubaba has managed to survive for eons.