From flashy fish tails to alluring voices, mermaids are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful creatures come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and… More →
390 - Customs, etiquette & folklore
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Spine-Chilling Legends and Myths
Cautionary tales or snippets of the truth? Explore spooky myths and legends that have been passed down through history. An island of haunted dolls? Mysterious disappearances within forests?… More →
Spine-Chilling Spooky Things
Possessed objects are said to contain the souls of the dead. Cursed items may hold evil energy. Standard structures could be portals to the dead. Many cultures believe in these types of… More →
St. Patrick's Day
Green is all around on St. Patrick's Day! Learn how people celebrate the culture of Ireland on this fun day. Read about the holiday's history and symbols, too. More →
Thanksgiving
Get ready for a big feast! Thanksgiving is a day to share meals and give thanks. Learn how people enjoy this day with their family and friends. Read about this holiday's history and symbols, too. More →
Life isn't easy when you're cursed with a headful of snakes for hair. Medusa knows that better than anyone. But she didn't start out in such a state. What happened? Who's to blame? And who's… More →
From colorful feathers to glowing halos, the phoenix is a magical creature of myth. But where did this big beast come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for this… More →
Theseus is bold. He's brave. And he's about to go head-to-head with a mythological monster. Yikes! But Theseus has no fear. He heads into the labyrinth to face the minotaur--a monster that's… More →
Valentine's Day
Love is all around! Valentine's Day is a day of love and friendship. Learn how people enjoy this day with their family and friends. Read about this holiday's history and symbols, too. More →