As one of the most enduring and ethereal images of modern civilization, the Zeppelin, however outdated as transport now, has found a place in fiction. Whether in older works like [...]
Research
Sharp, Pointy Sticks: The Evolution of the Spear in Warfare
Man’s best friend at the dawn of humanity was not the dog, nor the trusty wheel—it was a poke in the eye, early proof that the “it’s better than a [...]
Beyond Chainsaws and Axe Murders: A Horror Primer
The genre of horror has developed a bad rap over the years, conjuring images of half-naked girls, masked men with axes, and a plot that leaves much to be desired. [...]
Old West
Virtual Library – American Indians is a list of Native American resources on the internet. The links are not particularly well organized, but they are kept relatively current.
The Alamo includes [...]
Cultures and Countries
japan-guide.com’s Japanese History is a quick guide through virtually any period of time in Japan.
American West has some unusual links – there’s even a Native Languages page – but it’s [...]
Drugs
For the social side of things, the United Nations website briefly covers the economic and social consequences of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
For the wilder side of pharmaceuticals, Lycaeum, a [...]
Languages
And finally, RE offers a variety of articles on conlangs and advice on creating slang, dialect, or your own language: Michael A. Burstein’s “Writing the Language of the Future“; [...]
Psychology
The Merck Manual focuses on personality disorders (including antisocial personality disorder, which has been called “psychopathy” and “sociopathy”). As a warning, personality disorders can be hard to correctly diagnose because [...]
Fashion
Lindy Hopping Although dedicated to dances from the Lindberg era, this menu item concentrates on men’s fashions that were changing as Edwardian etiquette faded away.
JJ Kent is a hidden offshoot [...]
Serial Killers & Crime
Crime Library. Everything from current cases to profiling to scams and hoaxes. The site map is at the bottom of the page, if you’re wondering how to get around the [...]
Christianity
NT Gateway The formation and selection process for the New Testament was very much human…and political. See the various links and books on NT Gateway. NTCanon.org provides helpful information, including [...]
Genre Fiction: History and Cliches
For those looking to expand their knowledge of speculative fiction even more seriously, Rutgers has an extensive list of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, from reading guides to encyclopedias to [...]
Magic Systems
Wikipedia has a brief but thought-provoking entry on the historic relationship between magic and religion, from the traditional power of sacrifice to the sacredness of names. Additionally, their general article [...]
Weapons
War, Warfare, Weapons provides an overview of Japanese weapons, when they were used, why, and by whom. Includes a section on castles and armor, theories on the origin of the [...]