Folklore/Mythology
12 ‘Real’ Werewolf Cases Throughout History
Werewolves are present in legends around the world. They were men with the ability (or compulsion) to turn into wolves,…
10 Lost Treasures in America Waiting to be Found
The idea of finding a lost treasure has universal appeal. There are people who spend their whole lives and considerable…
St. George and Beyond: 12 Dragon-Slayers from Around the World
Dragon legends are recorded all over the world, from the seas of Japanese folklore to the icy climes of Northern…
10 Ghosts of the Most Famous Historical Figures and Where to Find Them
Ghosts are dying out. Recent surveys reveal that only a third of American and British people still believe in them.…
10 Haunted Battlefields of the United States and Europe
There are those who claim they do not believe in ghosts. There are others who claim to have encountered them.…
10 of the Most Famous Quotes Never Said or Misattributed
Some misquotes have become part of the American lexicon, known to be inaccurate but frequently repeated anyway. One example of…
The Origins of 10 Ancient Superstitions We Still Follow Today
The modern word ‘superstition’ comes from the Latin superstitio. It was a term that the Romans applied to mysterious beliefs…
10 of the Creepiest Stories from English Folklore
Folklore is the memory of a people. Passed down orally over many centuries, even millennia, it reveals how ordinary people…