by Poppy Rae Wilson | Jun 4, 2026 | Relics
Sin-eating originates from the 1600s, where someone would eat and drink over a body to cleanse their sins. Now a dormant ritual, what actually is sin-eating, why was it important, and why did it die out? In Shropshire, the grave of Richard Munslow stands in St...
by Poppy Rae Wilson | Jun 1, 2026 | Dissect, Relics
Gothic literature romanticises the tragic, but nearly an entire family wiped out through illness and poor living conditions inherent to the time might be taking it too far. Add contaminated water into the mix, well… An expected niche I found myself in a few...
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 Thea Burgess | May 27, 2026 | Relics
Tracing the evolution of taxidermy from spectacle to science, this piece explores how shifting ethics, materials, and attitudes have reshaped the entire purpose of the timeless craft. Introduction: Taxidermy Across Time The word taxidermy, from the Greek τάξις (taxis)...
by Abby Thompson | May 22, 2026 | Relics
An interview with Deborah Hyde divulges into the interesting link between the paranormal and a wish for longevity. Meet the expert: Deborah HydeDeborah Hyde is a former editor of The Skeptic, spending over ten years at the magazine. She is a folklorist with an...
