Folklore

Hauntings at the Royal Alexandra Theatre

September 16, 2014

Do you ever walk down the streets of your city and think about its history? About when that building to your right was constructed? Or…
Baba Yaga and the Allure of the Wicked in Russian Folklore

August 26, 2014

If you are at all familiar with Russian fairy tales, you are familiar with Baba Yaga. Her appearance is nightmarish: a long crooked nose that…
The Evolution of Vampires in Popular Culture

March 26, 2014

Pop culture has become so saturated with vampires that it’s hard not to roll your eyes every time a shoddily-plotted vampire novel or half-rate vampire…