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Who You Should Hook Up with This Cuffing Season, According to Astrology
Whether you're looking for kinky sex or someone to share your deepest, darkest secrets with, there's a sign out there for everybody this cuffing season.
How the Changing Relationship Between Story and Lore Has Defined Destiny
On Waypoint Radio 186, we go in deep on game lore.
Southeast Asia's Vengeful Man-Eating Spirit Is a Feminist Icon
The pontianak is a ghost that avenges women who die in childbirth. Her fearsomeness is linked to her femininity, and she'll rip your eyes out if you look at her the wrong way.
Intimate Portraits of Boa Morte, Where the 'Sisterhood of the Good Death' Honors Afro-Brazilian Ancestors
The 'Sisterhood of the Good Death' are a group of devout women in Brazil that honor the lives of Black people who have passed with an annual celebratory event called Boa Morte.
The Untold Story of a Legendarily Topless Mistress Who Saved France
Agnès Sorel is popularly depicted in lavish gowns that expose a single breast, but the French noblewoman was much more than a strong fashion choice.
A Beyoncé-Approved Virgo Explains How to Get Your Life Together
Meredith Graves, a quadruple Virgo, tells us how to trust our instincts, make a plan, and basically get it together.
What TV Show You Should Watch, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
While the correlation between zodiac signs and television shows is not an exact science, I guarantee you’ll wind up with something worth your time.
All Hail Hatshepsut, the Cross-Dressing Queen Turned Powerful Pharaoh
The ancient Egyptian ruler depicted herself in kingly attire as the child of Amun-Ra himself—which almost got her erased from history.
The Cigar-Loving Cuban-American Who Charmed Her Way Into the Aristocracy
Consuelo Yznaga injected money and glamor into the fading British upper classes—and even acted as matchmaker for other socialites and impoverished toffs.
All Hail Amastris, the War Captive Who Rose to Power and Became a Queen
The Persian princess was captured in battle by Alexander the Great, but she didn't let that stop her from founding a city and coining her own money.
The Meaning Behind the Evil Eye Symbol You See Everywhere
Despite its presence as an increasingly popular fashion trend in the US, the Evil Eye is taken extremely seriously in cultures across the globe where belief in the curse is alive and well.
Respect Pele, the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess Who Devours the Earth
Representing both creation and destruction, the deity inhabits Hawaii's erupting volcano and is known for her fiery temper.