When you think of Christmas, most think of Santa Claus. Although the legendary character Santa is part of Christmas, it ...
When Robert Weil, the editor-in-chief and publishing director of Liveright, approached Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Maria Tatar with the idea of putting together “The Annotated African American Folktales ...
Landmarks: At the intersection of history and storytelling is folklore, and suburbia is rich with it
One of the best quotes I’ve read in a while came from writer and scientist Charles Pellegrino in “Ghosts of Vesuvius,” his book about the last days of Pompeii, which I purchased after seeing the ...
When you think of Christmas, most think of Santa Claus. Although the legendary character Santa is part of Christmas, it ...
Japan’s Omiwatari, the sacred "Crossing of the Gods" faces extinction due to climate change. Omiwatari, or "Crossing of the Gods," is a sacred phenomenon on Lake Suwa, Japan, where ice forms ...
It's the time of year when Halloween decorations are out in full force, and, of course, that includes jack-o'-lanterns. We wanted to know more about the origins of this holiday tradition, so we carved ...
In a place beyond the pines, towering mountains and misty coastlines resides a rich history of folklore shrouded in mystery and intrigue. The West Coast holds countless tales of mythical creatures and ...
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