Seafaring

For The Rest Of Us, There Is Only Chaos: A Writing Prompt Tale From #OfDarkAndMacabre

/ Superstition Sam

Hello, friends! If you used to follow us on Twitter, you will probably recall that we often interacted with other accounts, such as Of Dark And Macabre (now @DarkArtsLore on Instagram) — and their writing prompt game called #PictureWantsAStory. From January until May, Superstition Sam wrote a mini tale of superstition, according to the image … Continue reading For The Rest Of Us, There Is Only Chaos: A Writing Prompt Tale From #OfDarkAndMacabre

GUEST FICTION: A Flemish Fairy Tale Retelling – The Man Who Needed Good Luck

/ Superstition Sam

Welcome back to another Guest Blog! This time, with a slightly different format... How many times have you heard superstitions so outlandish, they almost sounded like they were made up? Well, today we're delving into that realm of make-believe — blurring the line between superstition and fiction as we look forward to our upcoming literary … Continue reading GUEST FICTION: A Flemish Fairy Tale Retelling – The Man Who Needed Good Luck

Folklore in Museums: Objects of Fishing & Seafaring

/ Superstition Sam

Welcome to the second blog post in our Folklore in Museums series. This month, we are collaborating with Dr Peter Hewitt from the Folklore Museums Network, who has selected an array of charms, amulets and other folklore objects housed in museum collections to discuss their historical contexts. Today's theme is Fishes, Fishing and Seafaring – … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Objects of Fishing & Seafaring