Tag: myths
Vampires, Before Dracula
Sharpen your stakes and grab your crucifixes, as Charles and Crofty rise from their crypts and delve into the folklore of Vampires, to discover the origins of one of the most popular creatures of modern horror.
Vampires: A Brief History of Obsession
Here we take a look at a host of different vampire legends from all around the world and examine how the they've changed over the years.
Debunking the myths of OCD
There’s a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a serious psychiatric condition tha...
The Legend of the Bell Witch
The Bell Witch or Bell Witch Haunting is a legend from Southern United States folklore, centered on the 19th-century Bell family of northwest Robertson County, Tennessee. Farmer John Bell Sr. resided with his family along the Red River in an area currentl...
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Space Myths
Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. Is there any sound in space? Does space smell like burnt steak? Is NASA working on warp speed?
Baba Yaga: The Ancient Origins of the Famous ‘Witch’
One of the most beloved (and feared) figures in Russian and East Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is more than just a witch. She’s a rumored cannibal who lives in a strange rotating house and flies around in a magical mortar and pestle--but she’s also a helpful...
Mountain Witches of Appalachia
A story of the different type of Witches in the Mountains of Appalachia. These are just stories past down about the people in these mountains. They have all been a mystery with the many stories about them from the mountain people long ago and even to this...
Why Did All the Children in This Village Suddenly Disappear?
The Dark Story Of Pied Piper Of Hamelin & The Missing Children
Celtic Creatures That Will Haunt Your Nightmares
Folklore Explained - Leanan Sidhe, The Kelpie, Caorthannach