Society & Culture
883 sites
Subcategories:
- Genealogy & Family History (140)
- Religion & Spirituality (74)
- History (162)
- Philosophy (121)
- Paranormal & Occult (42)
- Subcultures (333)
https://prometheusli.com/
John Deitz's personal site centers on family history and genealogy, with a substantial volume dedicated to the Brookhaven/South Haven Hamlets of Long Island including local history, censuses, and cemetery surveys. The site also branches into motorcycling travel logs, a film collection, and recipes, but the genealogy and hometown history sections are clearly the largest and most developed.
http://irelandseye.com/animation/intro.html
A Field Guide to Irish Fairies explores seven creatures from Irish mythology, including the Dullahan, Pooka, Banshee, Leprechauns, and Merrows, presented as a serious reflection on beings that 'may not be entirely fictional.' Part of the broader irelandseye.com portal, this feature blends cultural history with folklore, even offering fairy-themed e-cards and a Leprechaun Watch.
https://fan.enamour.nu/gods
Deity is a fanlisting dedicated to gods and goddesses of all mythologies and religions, hosted under The Fanlistings Network's Mythology/Religion category. Created by Aelyn as part of the Celestial Oracle Studio, it invites fans who admire any divine beings to join a community of 96 members spanning 23 countries.
https://link.polylog.org/index-en.htm
Polylog is a curated directory of resources dedicated to intercultural and comparative philosophy, gathering links to research websites, mailing lists, online journals, bibliographies, and lexicons from around the world. It serves as a hub for scholars and enthusiasts exploring philosophical traditions across cultures, with sections organized by people, projects, institutions, and regional philosophies.
https://virtualvampirehaven.neocities.org/
Virtual Vampire Haven is Abby's personal Neocities site with a dark, gothic aesthetic centered around vampire themes and old-web sensibilities. The site features a directory, graphics, links, and a guestbook, with content warnings for mature themes and a strong anti-AI, anti-sanitization stance.
https://scented.minty.nu/
Scented is Ainna's tribute to the beloved early-2000s web design text clique 'Scented Angels,' originally created by Tira, recreated here as a nostalgic homage after the original went offline. Visitors can explore the clique's 'flavors' and relive the charming era of text cliques that defined early personal homepage culture.
https://singingbear.tripod.com/splitinfinity
The Split Infinity Webring, created by anitra2001, connects sites focused on social justice, economic justice, and environmental activism through poetry, art, essays, zines, and music. It serves as a hub for activist-minded creators and advocates, offering a navigable network of like-minded sites dedicated to causes like anti-racism, tolerance, and peace.
https://qtpoc-ring.netlify.app/
The QTPOC Webring connects personal websites belonging to queer and trans people of color, curating a growing community of 20 member sites from diverse backgrounds and identities. It serves as a hub for discovery and solidarity on the indie web, with member listings, joining instructions, and affiliated webrings for queer and POC communities.
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://demonicpedigree.com/
Demonic Pedigree is a stylized personal site belonging to a creator named Clover, featuring a gothic-aesthetic design with webrings, cliques, and a neighborhood section. The ornate blackletter typography, audio elements, and old-web charm make it a quintessential example of the modern indie web revival with a dark, whimsical aesthetic.