mythology
Using DNA to Hunt for the Loch Ness Monster
Will we track down Nessie—or something else entirely?
Ancient Vase Showing Greek Gods Found at Biblical Site
Bethsaida is purported to be the hometown of apostles Philip, Andrew and Peter.
'Floating' Universe Model Discovered on Mexican Volcano
Water from nearby springs had been deliberately diverted to create the illusion that the sanctuary was floating, as if on a mirror.
"Shocking" Dismembered Skull Reveals Human Sacrifice
"Finding the bones of the young woman ... should not be surprising."
Ancient Russian Culture Ate Dogs to Become 'Werewolves'
Eating dogs would have been considered taboo at the time, yet the researchers found evidence that the ritual was performed by this particular community repeatedly.
How Will Scorsese Tackle the Joker's Origin Story?
Martin Scorsese, Todd Phillips and Scott Silver will aim to give definition to the Joker's mysterious past.
Are Unicorns Real? In Iceland, the Answer May Be Yes
Shepherds from the Hraunkot farm in southern Iceland thought they had spotted a goat. Then they met Einhyrningur.
J.R.R. Tolkien's First Known Short Story to Be Published
The book, based on Finnish mythology, will be published in late August.