TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Where Do Superstitions Come From?
Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? How do you feel about the number 13? Stuart Vyse shares the weird and specific origins of some of our favorite superstitions. [5:10]
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Spirit Science: 25 Common Superstitions and Their Origins
The historical origins of common superstitions are explained in text and video.
BBC
Bbc: Ks3 Bitesize: Beliefs and Superstitions
Looks at some of the superstitions that were common in Shakespeare's time.
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Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
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St. Ives Historical Society: Superstitions of the Elizabethan Era [Pdf]
Describes some superstitions that people had during Elizabethan times.
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Elizabethan England Life: Elizabethan Superstitions
Lists common superstitions in Elizabethan England.
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Origins of Popular Superstitions [Pdf]
Describes the origins of some common superstitions that have survived the centuries.
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Jewish News Weekly: Evil Eye and Other Superstitions
This resource provides information about Jewish traditions and customs.
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Mad About Hockey
This virtual exhibition takes a unique look at the role of hockey in the Canadian mentality. It explores the history of hockey and the enthusiasm that has kept it a vibrant sport. It also exposes the rituals and superstitions of hockey...
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Chinese New Year
Learn about the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Information is provided on Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos, and superstitions.
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Bizarre Sports Curses
Superstitions and sports are inseparable, but a few sports franchises and athletes have endured runs of such poor fortune that they seemingly can only be explained by the supernatural. Hexes such as the Curse of the Bambino and Curse of...
TES Global
Tes: James Stuart and Witchcraft
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson focuses on King James I and his belief in witchcraft. It includes information and activities about witches, conducting research about James's superstitions and his book Deamonologie, and...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: The Joy Luck Club: Examining Culture
View "Chinese Superstitions" to examine how superstition influences Chinese culture.
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Luther College: Magic and the Common People of Early Modern Europe
Examines the role that superstition and a belief in magic played in people's lives in early modern Europe.
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Yemen Web: Culture
A nice summary of the culture of Yemen. Superstitions are widespread there. Read a brief account of the various superstitions. Links to other websites for more information.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Why Does My Eye Keep Twitching?
Learn about what causes eye twitching and some interesting superstitions in different cultures.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Chinese New Year
This teachers' site provides information about the Chinese New Year as well as lesson plans and a link to Chinese New Year superstitions.
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Freedom From Religion Foundation: Women Without Superstition: No Gods
Selected quotes by women freethinkers, feminists, abolutionists, atheists, and the like.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Exploring Paper
Explore the history of the Asian art of paper folding, also known as origami. Check out a few videos demonstrating techniques and understand what superstitions accompany the art.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects the "worry thoughts" that a person has. One way to think about OCD is to think about superstitions. When you do something a certain way or avoid a situation, such as...
Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company: Julius Caesar Teacher Pack
This intensive study of Julius Caesar contains detailed plans to use while reading or watching Julius Caesar. Even though these plans revolve around the 2017 production of Julius Caesar by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the lessons can...
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Dr. Seward's Gila Monster Web Site: Gila Monsters
In addition to covering morphology, range, unique adaptations, activity patterns food & metabolism, and intraspecific interactions, this this site examines several interesting superstitions and fables related to the gila monster.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles 3: The Seance
Students explore the advantages and disadvantages of adapting a classic work for the screen in this excerpt from Masterpiece's 2002 version of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Using a scene that was created especially for the film,...
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Kettering Science Academy; Medieval Civilisation [Pdf]
A 34-page summarization of key events and issues in the history of medicine and public health since medieval times.
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