Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
How were the twelve days of Christmas celebrated at the Court of King Henry VIII? From gift-giving to the Yule Log, how do modern Christmas festivities compare?
From kids who wandered out of the woods to legends of fae changelings, the tales of feral children have both shocked and fascinated readers for centuries.
While mass marketing has shaped modern Christmas, the holiday has a long history that stretches back well beyond the birth of Jesus Christ.
A childish prank gone out of control turned the Fox sisters into the first-ever celebrity psychics and changed the direction of Western occult practices.
Albert Einstein’s relationships to his three kids were distant and complicated – marked variously by conflict, secrecy, personal tragedy, and at times, mutual admiration.
The life of the fictional character Sinuhe was among the most popular stories in ancient Egypt. What is his story, and why is it important?
The Medal of Honor is the United States’ top award for wartime bravery. It was first awarded to Private Jacob Parrott for a daring raid.
Cryptozoology, the study of mythical animals whose existence is unproven by modern science, presents a strange yet fascinating blend of folklore, legend, and wild speculation.