Society & Culture
883 sites
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- Religion & Spirituality (74)
- History (162)
- Philosophy (121)
- Paranormal & Occult (42)
- Subcultures (333)
https://jache.re/
Jachère is a thoughtfully crafted personal site built around the concept of 'fallow land' as a metaphor for anti-capitalist, non-productive space and being. The site includes a journal, notes, how-tos, and a glossary, weaving together philosophical reflection with practical content in a minimalist format.
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://ethesis.net/sint_jan/inhoud.htm
This is a digitized academic thesis by Sigrid Dehaeck, submitted to Ghent University in 1998-1999, examining food consumption in medieval Bruges between 1280 and 1470 through case studies of the Sint-Janshospitaal and the Potterie hospital. The work covers grain sources, dietary patterns, hospital accounting records, and comparisons between patient, staff, and military food rations, making it a rare window into late medieval Flemish nutrition and institutional life.
https://palquest.org/
PalQuest is an interactive encyclopedia dedicated entirely to the Palestine Question, offering thousands of chronologically and thematically organized events, biographies, primary documents, and place entries. It serves as a comprehensive reference platform covering historical figures, UN resolutions, refugee camps, and key moments from 1948 onward, presented in both English and Arabic.
https://paranormal-encyclopedia.com/
Paranormal-Encyclopedia.com is a free, alphabetically indexed reference site covering the full spectrum of paranormal topics, from UFOs and cryptozoology to parapsychology and divination. Visitors can browse categories like ghosts and hauntings, the Bermuda Triangle, ancient astronauts, and psychic phenomena, making it a comprehensive one-stop guide for curious minds.
http://grognor.blogspot.com/
Grognor's blog 'Seeing into the True Nature' is a rationalist-adjacent personal blog exploring ethics, philosophy, and ideas through essays, dialogues, and anecdotes. Posts range from trolley problem thought experiments to reflections on logic and moral philosophy, with links to other rationalist blogs like Slate Star Codex and Overcoming Bias.
https://www.local-history.co.uk/
Local History Online is a comprehensive hub for anyone interested in the history of their local area, offering books, news, event calendars, course listings, and links to local history societies across the UK. The site also supports the print publication 'Local History Magazine' and provides resources for beginners looking to get started with local historical research.
https://armourinart.com/
ArmourInArt.com is a searchable database of over 650 images documenting medieval armour as depicted in European art from 1100 to 1450, spanning frescos, altarpieces, stained glass, reliefs, mosaics, manuscript miniatures, and effigies. Researchers and history enthusiasts can browse by date, country, and medium, making it an invaluable reference for studying the evolution of medieval military equipment through contemporary artistic sources.
https://mortland.neocities.org/
Mortland is Abby's colorful personal homepage where she introduces herself as a transfem pansexual woman living in Worcester, Massachusetts, complete with an extensive self-identification list and links to her social media and upcoming vlog project 'The Abby Show.' The site features retro web aesthetics including blinkies, glitter graphics, a guestbook, and webring memberships, capturing the spirit of old-school personal expression.
https://goat.neocities.org/
Goat's Site is a bare-bones Neocities personal page centered entirely around the word and presumably the animal 'Goat,' with eight images and a playful retro copyright notice. Nearly empty in terms of text content, it has the feel of an experimental or novelty homepage built around a single theme.