The enchanting beasts of myth and folklore From the fire-breathing dragons of Europe to the shape-shifting kitsune of Japan, ...

Hard rock and heavy metal have long had a love affair with the Vikings. Led Zeppelin arguably kicked the whole thing off with Immigrant Song in 1970, singer Robert Plant memorably wailing, ‘ Valhalla, ...

Temple carvings, old-school Bollywood, Raja Ravi Varma paintings: here’s how creators are making their culture their beauty ...

How did this tale of a tooth fairy take off? A mythical creature comes to your child’s bed and replaces a tooth beneath a pillow with cash. In the 13th century, a Scandinavian ...

But Skellige is a completely different story: Scandinavian mythology reigns there with its customs and creepy creatures. But magic and superstition are only part of the story. While witches whisper in ...

I’m barely awake, but there I am, watching. And I totally see them. Shadowy beasts lopping from here to there. Black, pensive shapes going about their dark sky business, wary of neighborhood sounds ...

The Point Wilson Lighthouse stands guard at Fort Worden State Park. At sunset, the lighthouse glows against the pink and orange sky. It’s a sight that will make you reach for your camera every time.

Natalie Lawrence uncovers fascinating other-worldly natural history, creatures that embody our anxieties and our irrational ...

Royal Mail has unveiled a set of stamps featuring mythical creatures and fabled figures from UK folklore. Designed by London-based artist Adam Simpson, the illustrations include the Loch Ness ...

A brand new set of stamps are to be issued featuring illustrations of weird and wonderful creatures. The eight stamps show mythical figures and legendary characters from UK folklore. The Loch Ness ...