The Story of King Frost: A Russian Fairy Tale
By Andrew Lang, Annotated and illustrated by Amos-Cola Staff. Continue reading The Story of King Frost: A Russian Fairy Tale
Tag: Europe
Talking Animals and Other Wonders of Christmas Eve
Christmas traditions and history.
By Clement A. Miles. Continue reading Talking Animals and Other Wonders of Christmas Eve
December 21: St. Thomas’ Day
By Clement A. Miles Continue reading December 21: St. Thomas’ Day
Eating eels, electing bean kings and Roland the Farter: part of the medieval Christmas and New Year festivities
Christmas Games: Snapdragon
By Robert Chambers Continue reading Christmas Games: Snapdragon
Notes on an Ancient Gothic Crown
By Robert Chambers Continue reading Notes on an Ancient Gothic Crown
Art History By Number: Angels
Angels in Art. Continue reading Art History By Number: Angels
The invention of satanic witchcraft by medieval authorities was initially met with skepticism
The Legend of the Seven Sleepers
By Robert Chambers with extensive footnotes, links, additions, and images. Continue reading The Legend of the Seven Sleepers
Starving civilians is an ancient military tactic, but today it’s a war crime in Ukraine, Yemen, Tigray and elsewhere
By Tom Dannenbaum, Alex DeWaal, and Daniel Maxwell Continue reading Starving civilians is an ancient military tactic, but today it’s a war crime in Ukraine, Yemen, Tigray and elsewhere