Legends
What Homer’s Odyssey tells us about ancient Greek colonization
Japan’s origin story can be found on this myth-filled island
Are you brave enough to spend a night on this Welsh mountain?
The ancient origins of the Chinese zodiac
The chupacabra—how evolution made a mythical monster
Who really built Rome?
The mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle
The real samurai behind the legend of Miyamoto Musashi
The secret history of Stonehenge
The real history behind El Dorado, the city of gold
Who was the real Cleopatra?
Did real-life events inspire the myth of Atlantis?
The legend of Area 51—and why it still fascinates us
Exploring myths and legends at the edge of the Atlantic
Is Sasquatch real? Some Harrison Hot Springs residents say yes
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