by James Cain | May 27, 2026 | Relics
Executions were a grisly spectacle, but people once flocked to see them up close and in person. That begs the question – what drew people in, and why were they stopped? Imagine a family day out in the 1600s: you and the rest of the village gather on a nearby hillside...
by James Cain | May 22, 2026 | Memento Mainstream
The death of a famous person hits some people really hard. Understanding the psychology behind this can explain why such sorrow can strike so many fans. In October 2024, amidst the flashing lights of a York nightclub, phones across the crowded dancefloor lit up with a...
by James Cain | May 22, 2026 | Memento Mainstream
It might sound like a morbid way to spend an afternoon, but tours like these can teach us a lot about life and death. For some people, a tourist attraction might look something like a museum with a tacky gift shop full of pencils, or a seaside pier filled with...
by James Cain | May 22, 2026 | Mind & Mortality
Our future is often painted as looking pretty bleak, so it’s no wonder people question the meaning of it all. But they should know they’re not alone. Here’s a guide to get through an existential crisis and come out the other side. Lying in bed late at night, I often...
