Bats have long been symbols of death and darkness. But why? Their rise as Halloween’s spookiest icon traces back to ancient Celtic traditions, revealing how these harmless creatures turned into ...
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Beware the scythe: The history of the Grim Reaper
Most people can picture the Grim Reaper instantly: a robed skeleton, face hidden, scythe angled like a verdict. That image feels ancient because it borrows from older death-figures, but the “full ...
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