Cultural History Articles

A historian examines how different cultures have perceived witchcraft, from ancient times to today.

Some facts are stranger than fiction.

Help yourself to a fascinating new read.

Explore a unique slice of Americana.

Does the fascinating Greek legend have any basis in reality?

A look from every angle at the complicated man behind the music legend.

A look at history beyond war and politics.

These tribes have spurned contact with the modern outside world.

This wind instrument was designed to intimidate opponents.

Discover the cultural celebration behind the historic anniversary.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

These songs offer a glimpse into the past.

Let's delve into the meaning behind this month-long observance.

Was he a pioneer of archaeology or a con man who got lucky?

Explore millennia of rich and complex history.

Built during the Middle Ages, these castles are still standing today.

These personal stories shed light on the modern Native American experience.

Discover the rich history behind this spooky holiday.

These eye-opening books shed light on other cultures and communities.

Historian Geoffrey Parker explores how global cooling caused famine, war, and economic collapse in the 1600s.