Society & Culture
883 sites
Subcategories:
- Genealogy & Family History (140)
- Religion & Spirituality (74)
- History (162)
- Philosophy (121)
- Paranormal & Occult (42)
- Subcultures (333)
https://norsemyth.org/
Run by Karl E. H. Seigfried, this long-running blog explores Norse mythology, Ásatrú, and Heathenry through in-depth articles and interviews with scholars and practitioners. Billed as the world's number one religion blog, it covers ancient myth alongside modern religious practice, making it a rich resource for anyone curious about Norse spiritual traditions.
https://holographic.neocities.org/
A sparkly personal corner of the web from a creator going by 'holographic', featuring sections about their life, favorite places via virtual road trips, and a decade's worth of music charts. The site has since moved to a new username (fairytrash), making this a glimpse of a colorful, psychedelic-gif-adorned web presence mid-transition.
https://theoi.com/
The Theoi Project is an exhaustive reference guide to Greek mythology created by Aaron J. Atsma, covering over 1,500 pages of gods, spirits, heroes, and mythical creatures sourced from classical literature and art. Visitors can explore detailed entries on every major deity and monster, browse an A-Z encyclopedia, view over 1,200 images from ancient vase paintings and mosaics, and read original classical texts.
https://brisray.com/flood
A detailed historical account of the devastating tornadoes and floods that swept across the United States in early 1913, created by hobbyist Ray after discovering period postcards documenting the disaster. The site covers affected communities, meteorological data from January through March 1913, failed bridges, and a postcard collection documenting the aftermath.
https://cyndislist.com/
Cyndi's List is one of the internet's most comprehensive genealogy link directories, offering over 332,000 categorized and cross-referenced links to family history research resources across more than 200 categories. Created by Cyndi Ingle and running since 1996, it has served as the go-to starting point for genealogists worldwide for more than 25 years.
http://textileworker.com/
The National Society of the Descendants of the Textile Workers of America (NSDTWA) is a Connecticut-incorporated nonprofit dedicated to honoring the legacy of American textile workers and their contributions during the Industrial Revolution. The organization promotes educational excellence through scholarships and supports textile museum endowments to preserve this important chapter of American labor history.
https://10-31.net/halloween
Trick or Treat is a fanlisting dedicated to Halloween, the beloved holiday, run by webmistresses Lacy and Stephanie as part of their 10-31.net network. With over 320 registered fans and a listing on The Fanlistings Network, it serves as a gathering place for Halloween enthusiasts worldwide.
https://subpixel.space/
Subpixel Space is the personal writing space of Toby Shorin, featuring essays and longer written entries on ideas, culture, and internet life. The site has a minimal, thoughtful design and offers a newsletter alongside its blog-style archive of original writing.
https://nygenweb.net/
NYGenWeb is the New York State affiliate of the USGenWeb Project, offering free genealogical and historical records organized by county with dozens of volunteer coordinators contributing data. Visitors can search place names, access census records, explore historical maps, find Civil War and WWI Medal of Honor recipients, and browse tombstone transcriptions covering all of New York State.
https://demozoo.org/
Demozoo is a comprehensive database and archive dedicated to the demoscene, cataloging productions, groups, sceners, parties, and BBSes from the global demo community. From cracktros and C64 demos to demoparty calendars and awards like the Meteoriks, it serves as the definitive encyclopedia for anyone interested in the art of real-time computer demos.