Discovery

Deep sea (abyssal) gigantism demonstrates the role of natural selection in driving evolution and survival, particularly in an environment characterized by challenging conditions and limited resources. Evolution tends towards the most effective adaptations...

Anwe the Killer was a man skilled in death--and he approached the People in their hour of need, to put to death the cannibals--the Wendigo--who had been torturing them.

Alchemy is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practiced in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe.

Around early winter or midwinter, groups of kukeri (pronounced KOO-kuh-ree) don elaborate costumes—complete with fantastical masks and belts of massive metal bells—and accompany musicians throughout the village, dancing rhythmically to drive away evil and...

Baba Yaga, the most powerful witch in Slavic mythology. You will learn about the history and legends surrounding this mysterious figure, as well as her powers and magical abilities.

Discover the 41 of the most extraordinary mythological objects and weapons of all time. Artifacts that have captivated the human imagination for centuries, and continue to do so even today.

Christopher Columbus (c. 1451 to May 20, 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator. In 1492, he sailed across the Atlantic from Spain in the Santa Maria, with the Pinta and the Niña ships alongside, hoping to find a new route to India. Between 1492 and...

Pokémon are inspired by flora and fauna, science, religion, yokai and other supernatural beings. But the series is teeming with not just Japanese folklore, but versions of monsters from across the globe made cute with softened features.

Hecate is one of the characters in Greek Mythology that has a divine authority and a power to control over magic, witchcraft, and sorcery. Hecate was associated with the magical art of necromancy because she was thought to have the power to govern the sp...

Plants have got you surrounded. They’re in your toothpaste, your bedsheets, and your regular Taco Bell order. In Part 1 we’ll find out what botanists study and how knowledge of plants can help you navigate everyday life. Along the way, we’ll uncover plant...

In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Mermaids are sometimes associated with per...

For nearly a century archaeologists place the height of the Maya civilization during the First Millennium AD. However, revolutionary discoveries in Guatemala are now challenging those views. See more in Season 3, Episode 4, "New Maya Revelations."

Discover what the fashion-conscious Renaissance man would have worn on the battlefield or for jousting with Senior Curator of Metalwork, Angus Patterson.

In some cases you can only IMAGINE the type of life that is living in these places.

Ever wonder what was in the water under you while on a cruise? Well, wonder no more! You may never go on a cruise again.

Discover the incredible story of Holland Island, the small town lost to the sea in the Chesapeake Bay.