Indigenous Roots of Southern Cuisine
The post discusses the rich culinary history of the Southeastern United States, highlighting that many soul food dishes have Native American origins. It emphasizes the intermixing of indigenous and European food traditions, particularly the importance of crops like corn, beans, and squash. The autho
The Myth Behind the Monster: Kurama and the Kitsune of Japanese Folklore
Today’s post discusses Kurama, the demon fox from the Naruto series, emphasizing his ties to Japanese folklore, specifically the iconic Kitsune. It explores Kurama's character evolution from a feared beast to a loyal ally of Naruto, illustrating how ancient myths are reinterpreted and expanded upo
The Bridge to Greatness
Heroes of Rome formed the idea of Rome that allowed for the continuation of that civilization. It wasn't a politician, or an aristocrat, it was the captain of the guard.
The Birth of the Modern Vampire.
Where did the pop culture notion of Vampires start, and what inspired it?
What happened to the Roman Empire?
When viewed with a wider perspective, the Roman Empire has migrated, but kept its strategies.