Happy St. Patrick's (Paddy's) Day! While many may know about the saint himself, far less know about the great Mother of Demons that he defeated in order to gain his fame and what she symbolized when it came to one of the most radical cultural changes in Ireland's history.

Music Credits:

"Siúil a Rún" performed by Celtic Woman. Traditional arrangement by David Downes. From the album 'Celtic Woman' (Manhattan Records). Fair use.

"Ireland's Call" performed by Celtic Thunder. Written by Phil Coulter. From the album 'Celtic Thunder: The Show' (Decca Gold). Fair use.

Happy belated Valentine's Day, but more importantly, happy Black History Month! Celebrate by learning the story of one of the fiercest African queens and her female-dominated empire; a queen who, literally, slayed...a lot!

Music Credits:

"Run the World (Girls)" performed by Beyoncé. Written by Terius Nash, Beyoncé Knowles, Wesley Pentz, David Taylor, Adidja Palmer, and Nick van de Wall. From the album '4' (Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records). Fair use.

"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" performed by Shakira featuring Freshlyground. Written by Shakira, John Hill, Golden Sounds, Jean Paul Zé Béla, and Dooh Belly. From the album 'Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album' (Epic Records / Sony Music Entertainment). Fair use.

Now that the holiday season has officially come to a close, we take a look at a far less than jolly figure of Icelandic Christmas traditions, along with her thirteen devious offspring and demonic man-eating pet.

Music:

"Little Talks" - Of Monsters and Men

"I'll Build You a Fire" - Seabear

Now that the holiday season has officially come to a close, we take a look at a far less than jolly figure of Icelandic Christmas traditions, along with her thirteen devious offspring and demonic man-eating pet.

Music Credits:

"Little Talks" performed by Of Monsters and Men. Written by Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson. From the album 'My Head Is an Animal' (Universal Music Group). Fair use.

"I'll Build You a Fire" performed by Seabear. Written by Sindri Már Sigfússon. From the album 'We Built a Fire' (Morr Music). Fair use.

As we enter into the snowy winter months, we take a look at a sinister snow queen of Japan that long pre-dates that of Hans Christian Andersen. Thankfully my microphone equipment is now fully up and running so the sound quality should be a lot better than the first episode, though I'm still working out some kinks. Thanks so much for baring with me!

Music Credits:

"Haru no Katami" performed by Chitose Hajime. Written and composed by Yumi Matsutoya. Arranged by Masataka Matsutoya. From the album 'Hanadairo' / 'Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales' Soundtrack (Epic Records Japan / Sony Music Labels Inc.). Fair use.

"Hotaru no Hikari (Glow of the Fireflies)" performed by [Insert Performing Artist/Ensemble Name]. Traditional melody ("Auld Lang Syne"). Japanese lyrics written by Chikai Inagaki. Fair use.

Pilot episode discussing a being of Dominican folklore called the Ciguapa. Please excuse audio quality as I'm currently still working on things with my microphone and equipment but I wanted to get the episode out by the end of the month. The audio should be at full quality by the next episode.

Music Credits:

"Similau" performed by Peggy Lee. Written by Harry Coleman and Arden Clar. From the album 'Peggy Lee Rendezvous' (Capitol Records / Universal Music Group). Fair use.

"Albeborael Guayahona Estarei" performed by Irka Mateo and Eddie German. Traditional Taino arrangement / Independent Release. Fair use.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Information:

https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness