Adventures in Ink Making
Adventures in Ink Making “…the dwarfs found out how to turn lead into gold by doing it the hard way. The difference between that and the easy way is that…
The Barnacle Goose
When Truth is Stranger Than Fiction “…making it is an occupation for pretty girls rather than for men; for they are always at home, and reliable, and they have more…
The Wampus Cat
“When the Wampus is on the prowl the only game abroad is the fool hen.” Henry Tyron Fearsome Critters Cryptids on the North American continent are typically seen as both…
5 Things I’ve Learned Cold Casting So Far
Join me as I learn the ins and outs of Resin Cold Casting and share with you the 5 biggest take aways I have so far.
The Barometz
Discovering the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary “Wherefore I say you, in passing by the land of Cathay toward the high Ind and toward Bacharia, men pass by a kingdom that…
Not My Department
Did anyone else think of 30 scenarios last night that they could have used a gif of Jon Hamm as archangel Gabriel saying “Not my department” in the first episode…
The Al-Mi’Raj
The tales of Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, lay out a life of excitement and wonder. Conquests, foreign lands, and bizarre creatures. Stories from his…
How Bosch’s “The Haywain” Shows us the Revelry of Mardi Gras
Hieronymus Bosch needs little introduction in the world of art. However, “The Haywain” gets little attention compared to other works and deserves a closer look.
Jackalopes in Renaissance Art
Ever wonder where jackalopes first got their start? It’s a lot longer ago than you think…