Legend
Neolithic Monument Linked to King Arthur Is Older Than Stonehenge
New research suggests Arthur's Stone was built around 3700 B.C.E. as part of an intricate ceremonial landscape
Rare Boundary Stone Dated to Emperor Claudius' Reign Unearthed in Rome
The 2,000-year-old travertine slab marked the sacred outer limits of the ancient city
'The Green Knight' Adopts a Medieval Approach to 'Modern' Problems
A new film starring Dev Patel as Gawain feels more like a psychological thriller than a period drama
New Maryland Museum Dives Into the Mythology of Mermaids
Blending history, pop culture and folklore, the attraction features a Feejee mermaid, original artworks and more
A Folklorist Explains Loki's Place in Mythology's Pantheon of Trickster Heroes
Smithsonian's James Deutsch says that behind the character in the new Marvel Studios series lies the oft-told story of "guile" outsmarting authority
Men Have Feared Women for Millennia. Just Look at the Monsters of Greek Mythology
A new collection of essays considers how the villainous women of classical antiquity, from Medusa to the Sphinx, resonate in contemporary Western society
Molly Pitcher, the Most Famous American Hero Who Never Existed
Americans don't need to rely on legends to tell the stories of women in the Revolution
Did a Viking Woman Named Gudrid Really Travel to North America in 1000 A.D.?
The sagas suggest she settled in Newfoundland and eventually made eight crossings of the North Atlantic Sea
Archaeologists Unearth 600-Year-Old Golden Eagle Sculpture at Aztec Temple
The artwork is the largest bas-relief engraving found at the Templo Mayor to date
Meet the Real Animals Behind Mermaids, Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures
You can now take a virtual tour of a "Harry Potter"–inspired exhibition exploring the origins of fantastical beings
Altar to Ancient Greek God Pan Found Embedded in Wall of Byzantine Church
Christians in what is now northern Israel may have repurposed the basalt structure as a deliberate affront to pagan worshippers
Ruins of Eighth-Century Pagan Temple Found in Norway
The structure—built to honor Norse gods like Thor and Odin—is the first of its kind discovered in the country
Why a New Statue of Medusa Is So Controversial
The gorgon, seen holding Perseus' severed head, stands across from the court where Harvey Weinstein was tried
Renovations Reveal 19th-Century Mayor's Heart Entombed in Belgian Fountain
Workers unearthed a metal box thought to contain the local leader's organ last month
The Little-Known Role of Slavery in Viking Society
A new book looks at the legendary Scandinavians through their own eyes
You Could Be the Next Owner of Ireland's 'Most Haunted House'
Local legend claims that the devil visited Loftus Hall, now on sale for $2.87 million, during the 18th century
Researchers Uncover New Evidence That Warrior Women Inspired Legend of Mulan
Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia
Amid Pandemic, Artists Invoke Japanese Spirit Said to Protect Against Disease
Illustrators are sharing artwork of Amabie, a spirit first popularized during the Edo period, on social media
Ancient Inscription Unveils the King Who May Have Toppled Midas
A newly discovered stone hints that a lost civilization defeated the ancient Turkish kingdom of Phrygia around the eighth century B.C.
Archaeologists Unearth Possible Shrine to Romulus, Rome's Legendary Founder
An underground temple and sarcophagus discovered in the Roman Forum may pay homage to the mythical figure
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