Folklore & Oral History

20+ hour, 26+ min ago   (449+ words) Boris was born on August 8, 1951. Nowadays, the date would be called lucky — 8.08, two infinities at once. Back then, no one paid attention to such "signs." Nevertheless, the hero of the report was lucky: after school, he managed to enroll in…...

22+ hour, 8+ min ago   (348+ words) Introduced by museum director Elena Rossoni-Notter, the talk ranged from prehistoric bear-hunting rites to the music of Sibelius and contemporary folk metal, replacing generic mysticism with the grounded, hard-fought reality of Sami spiritual heritage. Museum director Elena Rossoni-Notter opened the…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1021+ words) Posted by C2C Journal August 11, 2026 By Elaine Ayoungman Clifton Are all of these Indigenous Canadians also “deniers”? And what might happen to those of them who are still alive if a measure such as Bill C-254 ever became law? I was…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (526+ words) A budding academic with the Department of Humanities, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede where she teaches Use of English and Communication in English for ND students. Deborah is the author of My Father's House and Other Poems. Her work have gained recognition…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1020+ words) Creatures inspired by the analytical and supportive energy of Virgos (August 23-September 22). Virgo season arrives as summer begins to fade, running from August 23 to September 22. Represented by the Maiden, Virgo is an earth sign ruled by Mercury, traditionally associated with…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (196+ words) Balkan Insight To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (246+ words) Newser Presumed Ice Age Cave Art Rewrites Ireland's History Ireland's earliest known residents may have walked in from Wales, researchers say, citing evidence written on cave walls. An international team has identified eight caves in southwest Ireland bearing engravings, ochre…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (543+ words) The first national map of Ireland’s exposure to climate hazards, including rising sea levels and storm surges, has identified the stretches of coastline facing the greatest pressures, providing critical new evidence to support coastal management and climate adaptation. The research,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (568+ words) This post is part of Global Voices’ August 2026 Spotlight series, “Indigenous Rights.” This series offers insight into the lives and experiences of Indigenous peoples to build connections across regions, center Indigenous experiences, and share the stories of leaders, activists, community…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (452+ words) Monday, 31 August 2026 11:59 Archaeological and geological investigations carried out as part of EirGrid’s Celtic Interconnector Project have revealed new insights into Ireland’s ancient past. The discoveries from east Cork’s land and maritime heritage were showcased at a webinar hosted by EirGrid,…...