Folklore/Mythology
The Flying Dutchman: The Tale And Tragedy Of The World’s Most Famous Ghost Ship
When you gaze out into the ocean what do you see? Do you see a vast, blue expanse, that seems…
The Mackenzie Poltergeist Terrorizes Visitors in Greyfriars Cemetery – Here is the Dark History
Since the sixteenth century, Greyfriars cemetery has been the last resting place for the great and good in Edinburgh’s old…
16 Not-So-Scary Creatures That Started Out With Horrifying Origins
Pop culture is full of mythical creatures that we know aren’t real — trolls, vampires, and fairies. Or are they?!…
The Charred Remains of Bridget Cleary Were Found in A Bog and Opened Up a Chilling Investigation Involving Fairies
On March 22, 1895, constables found the charred remains of a woman’s body in a shallow grave in the corner…
War Is Coming: These TV Shows And Films Were Inspired By Real Wars
When we think of war films and TV shows, we think of documentaries, true stories, and ones that focus primarily…
20 Various Tales from American Folklore
American folklore actually predates the United States, with personages and places achieving legendary or mythic status before the 1775 “shot…
The Intriguing Past Times of Peasants in the Middle Ages
When we think of the Middle Ages, we usually think of knights and kings in castles. However, it’s estimated that…
The Truth Behind the Legends of the Flying Dutchman
For centuries, the legend of the Flying Dutchmen has captured the imagination. The story tells how the shades of the…
16 Mysterious Ancient Buildings and Structures from Around the World
Archaeology has solved many of the mysteries of the ancient past. However, sometimes the evidence to explain the existence of…
How Climate Change Spurred Witch Hunts In Medieval Europe Before The Age of Enlightenment
We typically think that climate change is something brought on in modern times, but as an enormous and violent thunderstorm…