Blake Benson

A funeral with a crown sounds like something reserved for a king. But across parts of Europe, ordinary people were once given crowns when they …

The Green Lion is a strange image from alchemy. It shows a lion biting the Sun, with liquid flowing from the wound. Although the scene …

In ancient and medieval East Asia, a guest star was a temporary visitor that appeared where no star had been recorded before. Today, we know …

Across Britain and other parts of the world, people once tucked worn shoes inside walls, chimneys, roofs, and floors. For centuries, people believed an old …

Seeing a web across your doorway can make you stop and take notice. Maybe it’s just there for bugs and shelter, but it can still …

The Sun moves into Virgo late on August 22, starting a new part of the astrological year. And this one arrives at a very busy …

Old star maps reveal a sky you would hardly recognize today. Between familiar figures like Hercules and Hydra, you’ll find a house cat, a royal …

Finding a room in your home that doesn’t exist can leave you with a strange sense of confusion when you wake up. It’s often a …

The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, redirecting our attention from Leo’s warmth toward useful, tangible progress. Mercury follows on August 25, while the approaching …

Virgo, your season begins late on August 22 as the Sun returns to your sign, arriving at the same time your ruling planet Mercury comes …