Sociology & Anthropology

There are certain words that when mentioned automatically brings conjures multiple images and ideas to the average mind that they picked from pop culture. Among them is the term, samurai, and it's global recognition is the result of a 76 year-long fascination blended in myth and fact.

Goddesses aren't just ancient figures of mythology. They're here to help us live better lives.

The small Italian island in the Mediterranean is the gateway for sub-Saharan African migrants trying to start new lives in Europe.

Ever wonder what is like to be in pain and ask for help as a woman of color? Read this article and ask yourself if this is what you expected.

Do you feel like you are failing in life while attending your freshman year of high school?

Let me guide you along a fascinating and playful circular path... from Sri Lanka, to gun cotton, from thundering explosions to the Eiffel Tower and Napoleon... and of course back again.

For centuries, stories have circulated about clusters of rats whose tails are inextricably knotted together.

We all know "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", but what if he stopped at Loftus Hall in Ireland first?

The story of the S.S. Ourang Medan is a familiar one, but is there any evidence that it ever happened?

In 1995, FOX aired a special featuring footage purported to be of an autopsy performed on an alien recovered from the Roswell crash site. While most have written it off as a hoax, others claim it to be a recreation of authentic footage. So what is the truth?

A quick discussion about me, Bigfoot and what the reported accounts could mean. Is this creature living beside us or below us?

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.

In this article, we will examine the origins of Political Correctness, Identity Politics, and the contemporary Social Justice Movement. All of these can be traced to the Frankfort School and Critical Theory.

A look a story from Norse myth and legend, concerning Loki's punishment following the death of the god, Baldur.

Norms are different in every culture and valued with respect. What is considered rude in one culture is not rude in another culture.

Tales of Britain are enjoyable, entertaining and live plots make it easy to read.

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.

Taking a closer look at a the unspoken dilemma of family vs community and how the importance of family above community can place our families at greater risk.

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.

Shape-shifting sewer rats and treasure seekers beneath London's streets. The story of Queen Rat is one of London's more unusual myths.