Jane Alexander
Joined: Apr 26, 2021
Jane Alexander is a freelance writer based in the UK. She focuses on literature, history, and the visual arts, and has previously written for Londonist, among other publications.
10 Fantastic Fictional Foxes
14 Secret Code Words You Might Want to Know
How Ireland Became the ‘Emerald Isle’
Why Ukrainians Hang Spider Webs on Their Christmas Trees
The Eastern European tradition is rooted in a beloved folktale often known as 'The Legend of the Christmas Spider.'
The Surprising History of the Hanukkah Dreidel
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
11 Contemporary Horror Authors to Read (Who Aren’t Stephen King)
If you want to expand your horror reading beyond Stephen King, look no further than this list, which features everyone from Mariana Enriquez to Stephen Graham Jones and beyond.
10 Facts about the History of Spiritualism
From spiritualism's beginnings at the Fox cottage to ectoplasm, so-called spirit photography, and beyond, here's what you need to know about this controversial cultural phenomenon.
6 Terrifying Tales of Headless Horsemen
The headless horseman from ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ is just one of several headless horsemen to haunt the globe.
The Noteworthy Fears of 10 Famous Figures
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”—unless you also fear the number 13. Or insects. Or being buried alive. Here are the fears of just a few of history’s most notable figures, from FDR to Dalí.
7 Facts About Lorraine Hansberry
By the age of 34, Lorraine Hansberry was already the author of two plays that had appeared on Broadway. She should have been on course for a long and successful career—but tragically, that wouldn't happen. Still, her legacy has endured.
7 Fascinating Facts About Jhumpa Lahiri
Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, otherwise known as Jhumpa Lahiri, first came to prominence with her award-winning 1999 debut, the short story collection 'Interpreter of Maladies.' Here's what you need to know about 'The Namesake' author.
8 Facts about Isamu Noguchi
Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was one of the most influential designers and sculptors of the 20th century.
11 Facts About the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
Many of the precious pieces date back hundreds of years and are immersed in history—as well as controversy.
10 Fascinating Facts About Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft broke new ground in the battle for women’s rights with the publication of 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'—but there's far more to her legacy than just one book.
7 Surprising Facts about Camilla, Queen Consort
Despite the decades of public attention, there are some aspects of Camilla’s life that have been less well documented.