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Discovering the 3 Most Stunning Libraries in Latin America

Latin-American culture has always had a special affinity towards literature, something that is clearly illustrated in the selection of bookstores we’ve listed below.

The Most Fascinating Lovecraft Connection To Ancient Mummies?

Who would have thought that there is a connection between Lovecraft, ancient Egyptian texts, Aleister Crowley, Blavatsky, and Hollywood? We’re all familiar with the popular Hollywood stories of the dashing American hero, who runs amuck with the French Foreign Legion in Egypt and is faced with a mercenary charter from a beautiful British woman. The twoContinue reading “The Most Fascinating Lovecraft Connection To Ancient Mummies?”

MOnster monday: The Voodoo Doll

The term Voodoo doll is commonly employed to describe an effigy into which pins are inserted. Although it comes in various different forms, such practices are found in the magical traditions of many cultures across the world. Although the use of the term Voodoo implies that the practice has links to either the religion of Haitian Vodou or Louisiana Voodoo, in reality, it does not haveContinue reading “MOnster monday: The Voodoo Doll”

How Reading Makes us Better People

Every day more than 1.8 million books are sold in the US. Despite all the other easy distractions available to us today, there’s no doubt that many people still love reading.

7 Digital Libraries You Can Visit From Your Home

Is your state still on shut down? Kids still out of school? Many libraries, museums and organizations are offering some of their content for free online. Here are just 7 Libraries you can visit from the comfort of your own home. Digital Public Library of America The DPLA is an online collection of over 36 million freeContinue reading “7 Digital Libraries You Can Visit From Your Home”