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Although there are a few distinctive beasts that are place-specific, many ghosts, fairies, and goblins pop up in similar forms across the various Celtic mythologies.

There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.

This historical clip challenges our modern perceptions of “stuffy” Victorians.

For millennia, people have celebrated the longest night of the year with these Yule traditions.

Cultural values have changed a lot since ancient Greece.

Discover the origins of the Christmas tree tradition that brings joy to millions each season.

Traveling can be expensive, but tourist attractions in these cities cost a grand total of nothing.

The best pizza in the world has a strong link to New Jersey.

The 2019 fire at the cathedral brought a mystery to the surface: a lead coffin containing an unknown skeleton.

Whether driven by opportunity, coercion, or simply the desire to belong, here are the unbelievable true stories of eight people who claimed to be royal—and nearly got away with it.

The origins of Ireland's ‘Emerald Isle’ nickname trace back to the 18th-century physician, poet, and activist who penned the poem “When Erin First Rose.”

Thirteen bearded wild men descend upon Icelandic homes to reward children who behave and punish those who don’t.