Later this week, on the eve of Saint Nicholas day, hundreds of demon-faced creatures will descend upon the snowy streets of Alpine countries, rattling chains and bells in preparation for capturing naughty children and carrying them away on Krampusnacht. Fearsome… Read More ›
Darlings, if pumpkin coffee cake and dinner rolls aren’t filling the bill for a properly horrific Thanksgiving, how about a medieval recipe for roasted unicorn? Dating to the mid-14th century, this long-lost illuminated cookbook paired the elusive unicorn with cloves and garlic before applying the… Read More ›
Darlings, it is always so fascinating what delightful little historical oddities turn up at international auction houses. This most recent find, dating from the 17th century, is a secret poisoner’s cabinet, a simple book carved out to hide an array… Read More ›
The Year of Halloween 