Legends

The chupacabra—how evolution made a mythical monster

History & Culture

The chupacabra—how evolution made a mythical monster

The chupacabra—how evolution made a mythical monster

Who really built Rome?

History & Culture

Who really built Rome?

Who really built Rome?

The mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle

History & Culture

The mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle

The mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle

The real samurai behind the legend of Miyamoto Musashi

History & Culture

The real samurai behind the legend of Miyamoto Musashi

The real samurai behind the legend of Miyamoto Musashi

The secret history of Stonehenge

The secret history of Stonehenge

The secret history of Stonehenge

The real history behind El Dorado, the city of gold

The real history behind El Dorado, the city of gold

The real history behind El Dorado, the city of gold

Who was the real Cleopatra?

History & Culture

Who was the real Cleopatra?

Who was the real Cleopatra?

Did real-life events inspire the myth of Atlantis?

History & Culture

Did real-life events inspire the myth of Atlantis?

Did real-life events inspire the myth of Atlantis?

The legend of Area 51—and why it still fascinates us

History & Culture

The legend of Area 51—and why it still fascinates us

The legend of Area 51—and why it still fascinates us

Exploring myths and legends at the edge of the Atlantic

Exploring myths and legends at the edge of the Atlantic

Exploring myths and legends at the edge of the Atlantic

Is Sasquatch real? Some Harrison Hot Springs residents say yes

Is Sasquatch real? Some Harrison Hot Springs residents say yes

Is Sasquatch real? Some Harrison Hot Springs residents say yes

What's behind these ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?

What's behind these ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?

What's behind these ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?

Bald eagles weren't actually the U.S. national bird—until now

Bald eagles weren't actually the U.S. national bird—until now

Bald eagles weren't actually the U.S. national bird—until now

Following legends on a hike through Iceland's Highlands

Following legends on a hike through Iceland's Highlands

Following legends on a hike through Iceland's Highlands

This poem transformed Christmas into a modern holiday

History & Culture

This poem transformed Christmas into a modern holiday

This poem transformed Christmas into a modern holiday

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