J.A. HernandezOrigin of Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, NepalIn Nepal, there’s a place called Boudhanath Stupa in a city known for its many temples, rich religious and architectural history, and…Apr 23Apr 23
J.A. HernandezLeyak of Balinese FolkloreThere’s an intriguing and unsettling monster from Balinese folklore called a Leyak. Leyak aren’t the typical type of creatures that inspire…Apr 3Apr 3
J.A. HernandezZmeu of Romanian FolkloreA strange being in Romanian and Slavic folklore defies typical categorization and description: the Zmeu. It comes from Romanian and Slavic…Mar 26Mar 26
J.A. HernandezCheeroonear of Aboriginal Australian FolkloreHave you ever heard about the Cheeroonear? The name may sound, well, cheery, like something fun to stumble across while out on a morning…Mar 19Mar 19
J.A. HernandezThe Monk: A Romance by Matthew Gregory LewisImagine writing a novel so controversial that people still talk about it over two hundred years later. Well, have I got a story for you…Mar 13Mar 13
J.A. HernandezLemures of Ancient RomeAncient Rome is known for a lot of things: colossal achievements in architecture, governance, philosophy, literature, and the pantheon…Mar 5Mar 5
J.A. HernandezOff Beat CinemaIs there anything in your life that you’ve been doing for a long time? What about something you’ve been doing for thirty years? Not…Feb 27Feb 27
J.A. HernandezLittle Ghost LabanI like to dig into other cultures and languages, particularly when it comes to horror, folklore, and storytelling. There’s so much out…Feb 20Feb 20
J.A. HernandezHaunchyville of Waukesha County, WisconsinYou know what place in the world is absolutely loaded with dark legends, freaky tales, unique cryptids, and deadly ghosts?Feb 13Feb 13