Cultural Superstitions and Beliefs

The Cultural Logic Behind Not Complimenting Children in Rural Turkey

The Cultural Logic Behind Not Complimenting Children in Rural Turkey

3 months ago
Why Empty Chairs Are Never Left Unoccupied in Balkan Homes

Why Empty Chairs Are Never Left Unoccupied in Balkan Homes

3 months ago
Fear of Photographing Newborns in Certain Indigenous Communities

Fear of Photographing Newborns in Certain Indigenous Communities

4 months ago
Sleeping Directions and Fate: Why Some Cultures Avoid Facing North

Sleeping Directions and Fate: Why Some Cultures Avoid Facing North

4 months ago
The Belief That Borrowed Salt Must Never Be Returned

The Belief That Borrowed Salt Must Never Be Returned

5 months ago
Why Some Himalayan Villages Refuse to Count Their Children Aloud

Why Some Himalayan Villages Refuse to Count Their Children Aloud

5 months ago
Lucky Numbers and Cursed Digits: What Numbers Mean Around the World

Lucky Numbers and Cursed Digits: What Numbers Mean Around the World

6 months ago
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Why Breaking One Brings Bad Luck

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Why Breaking One Brings Bad Luck

6 months ago
Whistling at Night? In Some Countries, It Invites Spirits

Whistling at Night? In Some Countries, It Invites Spirits

6 months ago
The Power of Red: How Colors Protect and Attract in Different Cultures

The Power of Red: How Colors Protect and Attract in Different Cultures

6 months ago