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https://jayeless.net/
Jessica Smith's digital garden covers an eclectic range of topics including revolutionary socialism, linguistics, constructed languages, history, and technology, all written from her perspective as a Melbourne-based 90s kid. The site features recent book reviews, long-form notes, and a richly interlinked explorer view that makes browsing her accumulated thoughts genuinely rewarding.
https://meander97.neocities.org/
The GA Coven Archive Project is an ambitious research database cataloging over 329 pagan, wiccan, and witchcraft groups located in Georgia, compiled by Meander97 from historical online sources dating back to the late 1990s. With its own archival ethics statement, sourcing documentation, and a searchable data table, this is a genuinely scholarly labor of love for anyone researching the history of pagan communities in the American South.
http://cinicos.com/homes.htm
Cinicos.com explores the margins and unorthodox frontiers of philosophy, with a focus on Hellenistic schools such as Cynics, Skeptics, and Epicureans alongside ancient Chinese and Indian philosophical traditions. The site includes author profiles, a philosophical dictionary, discussion forums, and articles on topics like Tibetan thought and the relationship between medicine and philosophy in antiquity.
https://polylog.org/
Polylog is an international academic journal dedicated to intercultural philosophy, fostering dialogue across cultural traditions on topics including comparative philosophy, interreligious questions, and multiculturalism. Published in multiple languages including Spanish and German, it features thematic essays, an anthology, archive, and a calendar of philosophical events.
https://www.magickalmind.com/
Magickalmind is a rich reference site covering occult and esoteric topics such as Aleister Crowley, Helena Blavatsky, Tarot, Wicca, Chakras, and the hidden origins of holidays like Halloween and Easter. Built by Carol K and contributor Dorian B, the site also weaves in literary content including poetry, essays, Oscar Wilde, and mysteries like crop circles and Jack the Ripper.
https://charlemagne.org/
The Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in the United States of America is a patriotic lineage society founded in 1939 for proven descendants of Emperor Charlemagne, incorporating traditions of chivalry, heraldry, and historical preservation. The site outlines membership criteria, the organization's objectives, and its annual black-tie dinner in Washington, DC, making it a unique resource for those researching Carolingian ancestry.
https://synaptic.bc.ca/ejournal/foucault.htm
Patrick Jennings of The Nomadic Spirit has compiled an annotated guide to Michel Foucault resources, featuring curated web links, a recommended reading list, and a bibliography of books by and about the influential poststructuralist philosopher. The page covers key Foucauldian concepts like the author function and genealogy, making it a useful starting point for students and scholars exploring postmodern critical theory.
http://furniturestyles.net/european/english/thomas-sheraton.html
FurnitureStyles.net offers a detailed biography of Thomas Sheraton, the celebrated 18th-century English furniture designer whose neoclassical style rivaled that of Chippendale and Hepplewhite. Part of a larger reference site covering European furniture history, this page traces Sheraton's life from his humble origins in Stockton-on-Tees to his lasting influence on the Golden Age of English cabinet-making.
https://whsmemorial.tripod.com/
A memorial and historical resource dedicated to Waverly Hills Sanatorium and Woodhaven Geriatric Center in Louisville, Kentucky, documenting the patients, doctors, and staff whose lives shaped the history of these tuberculosis and geriatric institutions. The site includes patient profiles, TB death rates, a photo gallery, building layouts, and a timeline of events, all sourced from photographs, news articles, and historical archives.
https://link.polylog.org/index-de.htm
Polylog is a multilingual resource hub dedicated to intercultural and comparative philosophy, curating links to researchers, institutions, mailing lists, bibliographies, and online journals in the field. Available in German, English, and Spanish, it serves as a specialized gateway for scholars and enthusiasts exploring philosophical traditions across cultures.