# Santa Claus
Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Spanking Fetish, and Other Famous People’s Unexpected Behavior
Many famous and well known people have unexpected – and sometimes downright weird – traits that are not so well known, and are usually hidden. Often, for a good reason. Take the…
Legend of the Pied Piper’s Dark Origins, and Other Historic Folklore
The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the colorful figure who seduces rats out of a town with his…
‘Magic’ Eyeliner, and Other Fascinating Ancient Beliefs and Facts
Ancient Egyptians wore thick eyeliner in the belief that it had magical properties. It did not, but what it did…
The Dark Origins of Mermaids and Other Mysterious Folk Lore
The lore of mermaids today is greatly influenced by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. In that fairy tale, which…
Forgotten Folklore & Legends That Are Downright Bizarre
Folklore from around the world is full of fascinating but lesser known nuggets. Take Saint Nicholas, the key figure upon…
Fictional Figures and the Real Historic People Behind Them
It probably comes as no surprise that most mythology and folklore and works of fiction are, well - fictional. Figments…
This is the Truth Behind All of the Famous Myths We Hear About
Some famous people and events from mythology are pure fiction. They are inventions of fertile imaginations and the creative products…
These Details About Krampus, the Christmas Demon, would Make all Children Fear the Holidays
Krampus is the quintessential antithesis of Santa Claus, and he has seen a revival in the past recent years as…
16 Pagan Christmas Traditions that People Mistakenly Credit to Christianity
Christmas is a midwinter festival celebrated on December 25th that is dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ. Those who mark…
This Day In History: The United States Gets Its Name (1813)
On this day in 1813, the young nation of the United States gets its nickname, 'Uncle Sam'. Many people have…