Songlines or How the Indigenous Australian People Created Musical Maps

The Australian Aboriginal communities created musical trails, also known as songlines, that served as maps. The songs provided them with clues about the paths to choose and allowed them to traverse the entire continent.

Night-Axe: The Headless Ghost Haunting Conquistadors in Mexico

Youaltepuztli likely became the most feared and well-known ghost among Spanish soldiers during the invasion of Mexico. While Spanish troops had a clear advantage thanks to their weapons, “floating houses” (ships), and horses — all unknown to the Mexicans — the Mexica used every resource at their disposal to repel the advance of the “bearded […]