mythology

Medieval Manuscript Featuring Legends Of Merlin And King Arthur Found Languishing In Pieces In A British Library

A medieval manuscript containing sequels to the legend of King Arthur was repurposed for bookbinding material in the 16th century and forgotten — until it was rediscovered in the library at the University of Cambridge.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 3, 2025

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Medieval Manuscript Featuring Legends Of Merlin And King Arthur Found Languishing In Pieces In A British Library

A medieval manuscript containing sequels to the legend of King Arthur was repurposed for bookbinding material in the 16th century and forgotten — until it was rediscovered in the library at the University of Cambridge.

By Amber Morgan • April 3, 2025

Shadow People: Paranormal Beings That Lurk In Dark Corners — Or The Product Of Sleep Deprivation?

Shadow people are dark entities that have reportedly been spotted in dim rooms and abandoned buildings around the world, but there are several scientific explanations for their existence.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 31, 2025

Shadow People: Paranormal Beings That Lurk In Dark Corners — Or The Product Of Sleep Deprivation?

Shadow people are dark entities that have reportedly been spotted in dim rooms and abandoned buildings around the world, but there are several scientific explanations for their existence.

By Austin Harvey • March 31, 2025

Inside The Legend Of Sisyphus, The Mythical King Eternally Punished By Zeus

The cunning king of Ephyra in Greek mythology, Sisyphus cheated death twice — then faced the eternal punishment of endlessly pushing a stone up a hill.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 25, 2025

Inside The Legend Of Sisyphus, The Mythical King Eternally Punished By Zeus

The cunning king of Ephyra in Greek mythology, Sisyphus cheated death twice — then faced the eternal punishment of endlessly pushing a stone up a hill.

By Austin Harvey • March 25, 2025

Inside The Fascinating Myth Of Skadi, The Powerful Norse Goddess Of Winter

Though Skadi was originally a giantess, Norse myth states that she was transformed into a goddess after she visited Asgard and made a fateful deal with the gods.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 23, 2025

Inside The Fascinating Myth Of Skadi, The Powerful Norse Goddess Of Winter

Though Skadi was originally a giantess, Norse myth states that she was transformed into a goddess after she visited Asgard and made a fateful deal with the gods.

By Amber Morgan • March 23, 2025

Archaeologists In Pompeii Just Uncovered A Banquet Hall Covered In Stunning Red Frescoes That Depict Religious Rituals

Covering three walls of a massive room inside the House of Thiasos, these life-size paintings depict the Mysteries of Dionysus, initiation rites for his followers that included dancing, hunting, and animal sacrifice.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 26, 2025

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Archaeologists In Pompeii Just Uncovered A Banquet Hall Covered In Stunning Red Frescoes That Depict Religious Rituals

Covering three walls of a massive room inside the House of Thiasos, these life-size paintings depict the Mysteries of Dionysus, initiation rites for his followers that included dancing, hunting, and animal sacrifice.

By Amber Morgan • February 26, 2025

The Story Of Cernunnos, The Mysterious Horned Celtic God Of Wild Places And Beasts

Little is known about Cernunnos, but his depictions have been found across Europe and scholars suspect that he was closely connected to nature.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 25, 2025

The Story Of Cernunnos, The Mysterious Horned Celtic God Of Wild Places And Beasts

Little is known about Cernunnos, but his depictions have been found across Europe and scholars suspect that he was closely connected to nature.

By Amber Morgan • February 25, 2025

The Fascinating Legend Of Freya, The Norse Goddess Who Welcomed Slain Heroes To The Afterlife

The goddess of love, fertility, war, and death, Freya was believed to have been one of the most powerful deities in Norse mythology.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 25, 2025

The Fascinating Legend Of Freya, The Norse Goddess Who Welcomed Slain Heroes To The Afterlife

The goddess of love, fertility, war, and death, Freya was believed to have been one of the most powerful deities in Norse mythology.

By Amber Morgan • February 25, 2025

Archaeologists In Italy Unearthed A 1,700-Year-Old Statue Of Hercules That’s Just 20 Inches Tall

Found in three pieces and missing its head, this miniature marble artifact is all the more rare for depicting Hercules' lesser-known seventh labor, the capture of the Cretan bull.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 24, 2025

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Archaeologists In Italy Unearthed A 1,700-Year-Old Statue Of Hercules That’s Just 20 Inches Tall

Found in three pieces and missing its head, this miniature marble artifact is all the more rare for depicting Hercules' lesser-known seventh labor, the capture of the Cretan bull.

By Austin Harvey • February 24, 2025

The Legend Of La Llorona, The Vengeful Spirit Of The Southwest Who Drowned Her Own Children

After drowning her children in a moment of rage, La Llorona killed herself out of guilt and became a ghost, doomed to haunt bodies of water for all eternity.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 21, 2025

The Legend Of La Llorona, The Vengeful Spirit Of The Southwest Who Drowned Her Own Children

After drowning her children in a moment of rage, La Llorona killed herself out of guilt and became a ghost, doomed to haunt bodies of water for all eternity.

By Gina Dimuro • February 21, 2025

Inside The Grisly History Of Tezcatlipoca, The Powerful Aztec God Of The Night Sky

Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec creator god who was often depicted as a jaguar, was credited with helping to form the world — but he also inspired gruesome human sacrifices.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 19, 2025

Inside The Grisly History Of Tezcatlipoca, The Powerful Aztec God Of The Night Sky

Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec creator god who was often depicted as a jaguar, was credited with helping to form the world — but he also inspired gruesome human sacrifices.

By Austin Harvey • February 19, 2025