Tourists Are Stuffing Coins Into the Cracks of the Giant’s Causeway, Damaging the Iconic Site in Northern Ireland
Authorities are urging visitors to stop wedging pocket change between the basalt columns, which are cracking and crumbling as the coins expand
Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
The mythical sentry was depicted as thinking like a human and showing some human-like tendencies
Meet the Chicago Cubs’ Newest Feathered Fan: a Canada Goose That Built Her Nest in Their Baseball Stadium
After the ballpark sent a crew of “geesekeepers” to protect her over the weekend, the bird appears to have moved on. But she earned a place in the hearts of Cubs fans—and in the team’s long history of animal-related lore
Who Drank Wine in Ancient Troy? New Research Suggests Just About Everyone
Chemical analyses revealed wine residue on both expensive goblets and common cups unearthed among the legendary city’s ruins
See a Deep-Sea Oarfish Caught Alive on Video in a Rare Encounter on a Beach in Mexico
In Japanese folklore, appearances of these elusive marine creatures dubbed ‘doomsday fish’ are believed to foreshadow earthquakes, though scientists found no strong relationship between these events in a recent study
Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gold Ring Featuring ‘Venus the Victorious’ Unearthed on Ancient Road in France
In addition to the 1,800-year-old piece of engraved jewelry, archaeologists discovered a trove of Carolingian coins, medieval pottery and more
Before the Yule Lads Evolved Into Icelandic Versions of Santa Claus, They Terrorized Children Into Following the Rules
Today, the 13 brothers are said to leave presents in well-behaved youngsters’ shoes. But they used to be depicted as frightening monsters
Historians Thought This Was a Medieval Site Linked to King Arthur. It Turned Out to Be a Mysterious Monument Built 4,000 Years Earlier
Researchers have excavated King Arthur’s Hall, a rectangular enclosure in southwest England, and determined that it dates to at least 3000 B.C.E.
From China to the Mediterranean and More, Here’s How Different Cultures Envision Dragons
In some parts of the world, the mythical creatures are monsters. In others, they’re more benign beings
‘Spectacular’ Frescoes of Helen of Troy, Apollo and Zeus Unearthed Among the Ruins of Pompeii
Found in an ancient dining hall, the artworks depict characters associated with the Trojan War
A Medieval Pilgrim May Have Carried This Basilisk Pendant to Guard Against Evil
Found in Poland, the “pilgrim’s badge” was likely worn by a Christian traveler hundreds of years ago
You Can Spend the Night in Santa Claus’ Cabin—and Help Sort His Mail
Airbnb is offering one family a chance to spend three festive nights in Rovaniemi, Finland
Loch Ness Monster Lovers Come Together for Biggest Hunt in 50 Years
Volunteers will convene in the Scottish Highlands armed with drones, hydrophones and other technologies
The Mesoamerican Influences Behind Namor From ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
The sequel to the 2018 Marvel blockbuster features a Maya-inspired antihero played by Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta
See the Stunning 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic Unearthed in Syria
Archaeologists found the artwork beneath a building in Rastan
Archaeologists in Greece Unearth ‘Larger-Than-Life’ Statue of Hercules
The team discovered the 2,000-year-old artwork in Philippi
Who Was the Real Marilyn Monroe?
“Blonde,” a heavily fictionalized film by Andrew Dominik, explores the star’s life and legend in a narrative that’s equal parts glamorous and disturbing
The Many Myths of Catherine de’ Medici
A new Starz series, “The Serpent Queen,” dramatizes the life of the much-maligned 16th-century ruler
See the Hidden, 500-Year-Old Frescoes Discovered at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco
Restoration experts spent years preserving the artworks, which are now on view as the royal residence reopens for the summer
Archaeologists Begin First-Ever Excavation of Tomb Linked to King Arthur
Britons first proposed a connection between Arthur’s Stone and the mythical ruler of Camelot before the 13th century
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