For hundreds of years the Vikings journeyed across the North Atlantic through clouds of fog, using superior skills of navigation. How the Vikings became prolific navigators has baffled scientists for years, but one theory suggests they used a technique involving Sunstones. Famous Viking tales such as “The Saga of King Olaf”, mentioned Sunstones as a […]
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Brittany boasts a prehistoric landscape full of some of the most astonishing Megalithic monuments in the world. From standing stones, beautiful carvings, to chambered tombs, these mysterious monuments have baffled historians for centuries. One of such monuments that stand out in Carnac is the Ti Goriquet or the House of the Gorics. What Is The […]
The Wendigo is a terrifying beast which has its place in North American folklore. The creature has ventured the wilderness for years, threatening the existence of Native American tribes with it’s unforgiving hunger for blood, and possession of its victims. Stories of the Wendigo run deep throughout Native American folklore, as well as the famed […]
Klaus Störtebeker was born in Wismar in 1360,and would go on to become one of the most feared men at sea. Since his birth he has been portrayed differently throughout the years, but he mostly became known as a sort of German Robin Hood figure. In reality though, he probably gained his notorious reputation as […]
It has been 33 years since the unfortunate tragedy at Chernobyl occurred. And it seems that the further time moves away from this incident, the more the legends and folklores about Chernobyl continue to grow. One of the most popular mysteries surrounding this incident is the infamous Black Bird of Chernobyl. This oddly looking creature […]
For someone who loves spells and everything supernatural, the famous Book of Thoth will be an insightful piece to read. It contains many spells and experts believe that reading it can allow humans to communicate with animals. Legends also say that anyone who reads this book will understand how seas, air, earth, and other celestial […]
King Urien of Gorre goes by the name of King of Rheged. He was a king in the 6th century. Rheged was part of Hen Ogledd, the early British Kingdom that is Southern Scotland and Northern England in today’s time. So, if you plan on visiting this particular place, see if you can take a […]
Mermaids and Sirens are often associated with tales that involve leading men to their doom at sea, but Scottish Folklore has it’s own creature that delights in the destruction of man at sea – the Each Uisge. The Each Uisge (pronounced “ech ooshskya”) or water horse, is a creature that was once believed to reside […]
The Druids are a people shrouded in mysticism, magic and fiction, with tales linking them with the supernatural and unrivaled wisdom. Though many of these tales are exaggerated, the Druids are still an incredibly interesting people to study nonetheless. They held nothing more sacred than mistletoe and the tree on which it grows. The word […]
