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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of history and mysticism. Discover the rich history of alchemy, read modernized versions of ancient legends and stories, and explore the mystical aspects of religion and magic.

The Blood Thirst of the Departed: Vampires in Hungary

The Blood Thirst of the Departed: Vampires in Hungary

In the remote corners of Hungary, where the border of civilization blurs into wilderness, there is a story that shakes one to the marrow of the bones. It is a story passed down from generation to generation, whispered in hushed tones by the light of flickering hearth fires, a story

The Haunting Echoes of Humbert Birck

The Haunting Echoes of Humbert Birck

In the heart of the Black Forest, a tale was whispered among the monks of the Abbey of Toussaints, a tale that had been penned by a Father Prémontré. It was a tale that bore the title, "Umbra Humberti," and it told the curious story of Humbert Birck,

The dog as a machine drive

The dog as a machine drive

In the fascinating world of historical inventions, one comes across some remarkable and unexpected ideas. One such is the use of the "dog as an engine," an invention presented in the 19th century that uses the principles of physics in a surprising way. This idea, documented in the

The Golem: A Tale of Clay, Creation, and Caution

The Golem: A Tale of Clay, Creation, and Caution

A Golem is an animated anthropomorphic being in Jewish folklore, entirely created from inanimate matter, usually clay or mud. The most famous Golem narrative involves Judah Loew ben Bezalel, the late 16th-century Rabbi of Prague. The Golem is a highly mutable metaphor with seemingly limitless symbolism. It can be a

The Extraordinary Tale of a Head Born Without a Body

The Extraordinary Tale of a Head Born Without a Body

In the annals of medical history, few cases are as fascinating and perplexing as that of the Two-Headed Boy of Bengal. Born in 1783 in the small village of Mundul Ghat, near Kolkata, this child's birth marked a rare occurrence in the realm of human biology. The boy

Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood Countess

Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood Countess

Elizabeth Báthory, also known as the "Blood Countess," is one of the most infamous figures in the history of Europe. Her story is a dark mix of power, cruelty and obsession that fascinates and terrifies to this day. Born in 1560 into one of Hungary's most

The Search for the Soul: The 21 Gram Theory

The Search for the Soul: The 21 Gram Theory

The idea that the human soul has a measurable weight is a fascinating concept that has occupied both scientists and philosophers for centuries. One of the most famous studies on this topic is the "21 Grams" experiment conducted by physician Duncan MacDougall in 1907. MacDougall postulated that souls