Mythology

Who really built Rome?

History & Culture

Who really built Rome?

Who really built Rome?

The secret history of Stonehenge

The secret history of Stonehenge

The secret history of Stonehenge

Catholic exorcisms are real—and they have an ancient history

History & Culture

Catholic exorcisms are real—and they have an ancient history

Catholic exorcisms are real—and they have an ancient history

Did ancient Romans collect fossils? New discovery offers a clue.

Did ancient Romans collect fossils? New discovery offers a clue.

Did ancient Romans collect fossils? New discovery offers a clue.

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 sirens in ancient mythology weren’t the seductresses of today

History & Culture

The sirens in ancient mythology weren’t the seductresses of today

The sirens in ancient mythology weren’t the seductresses of today

Who was King Tut, the teen pharaoh who captivated the world?

History & Culture

Who was King Tut, the teen pharaoh who captivated the world?

Who was King Tut, the teen pharaoh who captivated the world?

On the trail of myths, modern medicine and medieval wonders in Kos

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On the trail of myths, modern medicine and medieval wonders in Kos

On the trail of myths, modern medicine and medieval wonders in Kos

What is the summer solstice? Here’s what you need to know.

What is the summer solstice? Here’s what you need to know.

What is the summer solstice? Here’s what you need to know.

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?

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

The science of how eternal flames can naturally burn forever

The science of how eternal flames can naturally burn forever

The science of how eternal flames can naturally burn forever

How broomsticks and pointy hats became essential witch gear

History & Culture

How broomsticks and pointy hats became essential witch gear

How broomsticks and pointy hats became essential witch gear

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