Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology, explored ancient myths and folklore about creating automation, artificial ...

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue. And in 1493, the Italian explorer spotted what he believed to be mermaids. Of this account, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that Columbus ...

When her estranged friend Tamira warns her of a demonic presence sealed inside a glass jar, Sam dismisses her until the entity, known in Hindu folklore as a Pishacha is unleashed. In Indian mythology, ...

For most Americans, myths belong to other places. Having come of age in centuries largely dominated by the slow, relentless development of science and industry, America is, superficially at least, the ...

An autumn trail is being launched in Shrewsbury that is exploring the county's myths, legends and folktales via a series of street murals. Shrewsbury BID is launching its brand-new Mini Mural Trail: ...

Holly, ivy, white-berried mistletoe and vibrant red poinsettias all serve to add festive cheer to the home, both inside and out, and are synonymous with Christmas. And yet there is much myth and ...

Hood: Outlaws and Legends is an upcoming competitive multiplayer game set in a dark medieval world loosely based on the Robin Hood myths. Playable characters take inspiration from the different ...

Many films drawing from ancient legends might be described as revisionist takes, but thinking of them in that way misses a key tenent of mythology and folklore: In every cultural context, stories bend ...

Thanks to her connections with Grand Admiral Thrawn, Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth would appear to be based more on the later versions of Morgan le Fay. But all hope is not lost for those who love the ...

21st Century American Olympic hero Michael Phelps (main), Canadian 1920s speed-demon Percy Williams (on shoulders) and misfit British ski-jump champion Eddie the Eagle (inset). Great and small, each ...