Jonathan flipping through his little pocket dictionary as people point at him while chattering about satan and werewolves: Duolingo didn’t cover this vocabulary :(
🎃 Halloween is just around the corner and we've got some thrilling reads for you from JSTOR Daily - where academia meets current events.
First up, ever wondered why Victorian mansions are synonymous with haunted houses? 👻 Dive into the eerie world of architectural horror and uncover how these grand structures came to embody our deepest fears in "How Victorian Mansions Became the Default Haunted House."
Next, let's stir the cauldron and delve into the mystical realm of witchcraft. 🥀 In "Herbs & Verbs: How to Do Witchcraft for Real", explore the authentic practices of witchcraft, from spell casting to potion brewing.
And lastly, join us in a poetic journey through shared imagination and the belief in the supernatural. 🕯️ "A Belief in Ghosts: Poetry and the Shared Imagination" is a captivating read that combines spectral musings with literary critique.
JSTOR Daily is your go-to source for smart, historical takes on what’s happening today, and they're offering free access to related articles this Halloween season. Check out their full Halloween roundup here.
Happy reading, and remember, things are not always as they seem... 🌙