Saschiz – Local legends of the giant’s fortress
Legend says that high atop a tree-covered hill near the village of Saschiz in Transylvania, there used to be a giant’s fortress that housed,...
Where do dragons come from?
It’s the year of the dragon as per the Chinese calendar and I find myself thinking about dragons in mythology. Having each year assigned...
Unusual Christmas traditions
Christmas traditions are not the same for everyone, even if a lot of us know about the decoration of the tree or Santa’s visit. ...
What is yule and do we still celebrate it?
Thinking of Christmas most of us picture the jolly old man in red with a white beard and hair and not Yule. But what...
The dark history of chocolate
Chocolate is a very tasty treat most of us enjoy regularly, with a dark bloody past steeped in legends and myths surrounding it. As...
The mysterious Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea seems like the least talked about body of water, for it has kept many of its mysteries still hidden. Even today,...
Bread of antiquity and its evolution
Bread is considered a standard food that people have been consuming for thousands of years and constantly seems to evolve. No exact origin can...
Legendary historic forts around the world
History had many conflicts that shattered empires and eradicated entire cultures and forts are still visible in many countries in ruin. All this fighting...
Creation myths
Creation myths have existed ever since humans became aware of their impending mortality and sought out meaning in their lives. Questioning where they came...
Summer solstice – magical celebration in multiple cultures
In the Northern hemisphere, hot summer months fast unfurl with sunny, warm days that drag on long into the night. The Sun is reluctant...