Culture Buzz: Savage Easter
Friday, April 4, 2025
In the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary it is an Easter tradition to torment women for the day. This typically includes dousing them with water and/or lightly spanking them. Seriously. Somehow, symbolically the ritual is meant to keep them young and fertile, derived from an old medieval tradition that probably should’ve stayed just that. Though most observe the tradition playfully, there are always a few who ruin it for everyone. So, to be safe, many ladies of Central Europe will justifiably choose to stay in this Sunday.
History Schmistory, April 4: Iggy Pops!
Friday, April 4, 2025
1541Â –Â Ignatius of Loyola becomes 1st superior-general of Jesuits.
Ludicrous Latin: Mihi ignosce. Cum homine de cane debeo congredi.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Excuse me. I’ve got to see a man about a dog.
History Schmistory, April 3: The Crown? Your Face!
Thursday, April 3, 2025
1657Â –Â English Lord Protector Cromwell refuses crown.
GO THERE! Easter has an Island?
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Easter Island is named so because Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen landed there on Easter Sunday in 1722. That’s all. Natives actually call this mysterious and isolated island Rapa Nui. But, we still think it would be a great place to go for an Eater egg hunt!
History Schmistory, April 2: France Rules (the papacy)!
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
999–Gerbert of Aurillac elected as 1st French Pope.
Find the Eggs!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The History of the Easter Bunny in America. Can you find the eggs? Count ’em, post a comment, and forward to a friend! We’ll post a clue every day till Easter!
Are You For Real?
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Spaghetti doesn’t grow on trees! Or does it?
In honor of April Fool’s Day, we’re throwing it back to one of the most famous gags in history. Back in 1957, BBC pranked its viewers with a faux news story featuring the discovery of a seemingly improbable crop of noodles sprouting from trees in Switzerland.
Take a look!
Happy April Fools’ Day!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Marco goes out for a walk on April Fool’s Day. Bad idea…
Today’s Latin Phrase: Utinam barbari spatium proprium tuum invadant!
Monday, March 31, 2025
May barbarians invade your personal space!
