Folklore/Mythology
Legends Behind the Search for the Coveted Christian Grail
The Holy Grail, a Christian artifact believed to have some mystical powers, has long been at the center of many…
The Macabre Career of Witch Finder General Belonged to this Scheming Man in the 17th Century
The seventeenth century marked a sharp rise in anxiety about witchcraft in the British Isles. The country acquired a witch…
16 Facts that Prove Rosslyn Chapel is the World’s Captivating Chapel
One of the most iconic buildings in the world is the enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel, a small church building during the…
17 Brutal Sibling Rivalries in History
In the Bible, Cain and Abel – the sons of Adam and Eve – were the first siblings on Earth.…
Ancient Details about the Pre-Columbian World
Although most of us are aware of the ancient civilizations of the Americas, due to their distant past and limited…
The Hairy History of Bigfoot in 20 Intriguing Events
Across North America, giant, hairy man-beasts stalk the land. Screaming, throwing rocks, kidnapping people, leaving enormous footprints, or just hiding,…
These 16 Mysterious Facts About The Knights Templar Will Have You Searching for Buried Treasure
The Knights Templar were one of the first recorded secret societies. Ever since their demise in the early fourteenth century,…
Norse Mythology Shows There Was a Different Side to Vikings than Plundering and Pillaging
During the medieval ages, Vikings scoured the land from the 8th century to the 11th century. Vikings originally were not…
Richard III’s Bed and Fabled Treasure Led to a Murder… and Some Say a Very Persistent Ghost
The English City of Leicester has had a Blue Boar Inn Since the Middle Ages. While its latest incarnation is…
16 Frightening Details in the Story of Spring Heeled Jack
In 1837 terrifying tales of a “devil-like gentleman” or “leaping man” began to spring up in the villages around London.…