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Halloween and Pagans
Yet again, people with good intentions are out on the walking mall trying to save the souls of Halloween celebrants. And once again I have to laugh.Because Wiccans don’t celebrate Halloween.Wiccans and pagans in the Celtic tradition celebrate Samhain (most commonly pronounced Sow (ow as in ouch) – inn). This…
National Cat Day
In honor of National Cat Day:
Historical Truth
In the professional world of historians, there is some debate over the presence of truth in history. (For those of you who are students of history, this concept will come as no surprise.)The idea is, other than dates of events, all else is filtered through the person relating the fact….
Cougarism
“He is what you might call a “chick chaser.” That, I believe, is the term for old guys who choose ’em very youthful. Old girls who like young men are called “veal hunters.” Thus the English language is enriched every day.” – Damon Runyon, 23 January 1927And thus proving there…
Witch Hunt
A group of females start identifying witches in their village. A fearful mob seizes the accused and tortures them. There are underlying suspicions that the accused women may have been targeted for their land and money.Salem in 1692?Or India in 2009?From BBC NEWS:”Five women were paraded naked, beaten and forced…
Emigrants’ death voyage recalled
This photo and the quotes below are from BBC NewsThis is an interesting little corner of Highland emigration history. I’ve read about the emigration to Canada and the US, but I had not read of this. St. Kilda is a small, remote island, the westernmost of the Outer Hebrides. Today…
New Designs
I have a brand new website and blog design – as you can see. :)Whoo-hoo! I’m so excited! Check out the website here: http://www.SusanneSaville.com
Prince Albert’s Prince Albert
From the Archives:Yes, we’re back to piercing again. This is sort of a tangent off of my Victorian Breast Piercing Research – it’s male piercing. If you don’t know what a Prince Albert piercing is … try Wikipedia.You will find many websites – and even books – declaring that this…
More on Victorian Nipple Piercing
From the Archive:Okay, I’ve found another book that mentions the “bosom ring” – it says that Victorian English women would go to France to get their nipples pierced.This book is from the same era (1970s) as the other book that referenced Victorian nipple-piercing. It does not contain any direct quote…
Victorian Nipple Piercing
From the Archives:That got your attention, right? I’ve been off doing research for a Victorian short story I’m writing. I luuvvvv doing research. This is one of the books I read. Tell me what you think:A history of make-up by Maggie AngeloglouMy reviewrating: 4 of 5 starsI really liked this…