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8 Mummified, Mythical Monsters Found in Remote Japanese Temples
The remains are commonly believed to be elaborate pieces of faux-taxidermy created for entertainment purposes at Edo Period carnivals called Misemonos.
MYTHS
Meet The Man Who's Spent His Life Looking for the Loch Ness Monster
"My life contains freedom, adventure, unpredictability, and the chance of one of the world’s greatest discoveries."
Why Did NORAD Start Tracking Santa?
On December 24, 1955, the red telephone at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center started to ring. When they picked up the phone, a little girl asked an unexpected question: “Are you really Santa Claus?”
17 Devilishly Awesome Vintage Krampus Cards
For everyone who didn't make it on the "nice" list.
Is It Legal to Shoot Bigfoot?
Sasquatch might want to steer clear of Texas.
7 Things You'll Need to Pack Before You Hunt the Yeti
Presented by Travel Channel.
6 Places Where the Yeti Has Been Spotted
Presented by Travel Channel.
What's the Difference Between the Yeti, the Abominable Snowman, and Bigfoot?
How you define the Yeti, the Abominable Snowman, and Bigfoot has less to do with the creatures themselves than their country of origin.
Strange Superstitions About 8 Everyday Insects From Around the World
The next time you go to squash a bug, perhaps it's worth pausing to consider if its very presence is trying to tell you something.
11 'Green' Habits (That Aren't Actually Green at All)
Presented by Adam Ruins Everything.
10 Mythical Giants From Around the World
Their huge size evokes ideas of superhuman strength, yet in many legends the giant is in fact a tragic character.
6 Shocking Stories From ‘Myths and Legends’ Host Jason Weiser
This Little Podcast That Could is consistently in iTunes Top 10—here are some of the host's favorite episodes.
9 Mermaid Legends From Around the World
From benevolent to malevolent, many cultures have their own versions of mermaids.
The Ongoing Mystery of the 'Devil's Footprints'
The footprints remain unexplained to this day.
6 Strange Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Denver Airport
From biological warfare to underground bunkers to "Blucifer" the horse, Denver's airport has generated a lot of mysterious buzz.
Debunking 6 Rock 'n' Roll Urban Legends
Sometimes a song is just a song.
10 Misconceptions About Mythology
On this week's episode of 'Misconceptions,' Elliott debunks some commonly-held notions about the Greek and Roman gods.
Read Historic Fairy Tales from 19th Century Ukraine
Including stories like “The Ungrateful Children and the Old Father Who Went to School Again.”
Get Tangled in These Mythical God Family Trees
Keep track of all your gods with these helpful diagrams.
Feeding the Beast: 10 Facts About the Hunt for the Loch Ness Monster
9. Real or not, Nessie is big business—to the tune of $38 million in annual revenue for the Loch Ness region.
8 Brain 'Facts' We All Get Wrong
You can stop torturing yourself with classical music now.
The First-Ever Loch Ness Monster Sighting
The first photo of Nessie was taken in 1934. But the first mention of the lake-bound monster? An account of a sighting back in 564 CE.
7 Animals With Grand Mythological Names
Like proud parents, scientists often give their discoveries the biggest, most impressive names they can think of.
The Tree That Owns Itself
Sort of.