Some legends are ancient, but others have risen more recently. Read the history and inspiration of one of America’s first–and most enduring–ghost stories, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Category Archives: What Tales Tell
The Irish Myth of the Giant’s Causeway
Every culture has used myths and legends to explain the natural world around them. Watch this short video on the story early Irish residents used to explain a particularly strange rock formation on the northern coast of the island.
The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Poe’s death is an unsolved mystery. This article present nine theories for the demise of this famous American writer.
Archaeologists Discover Temple in Egypt Inspired by Greek God Zeus
How far did the stories of ancient gods and heroes spread? New evidence suggests that many ancient cultures may have overlapped even more than we realized.
7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus
Learn how Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, is more complex than many think with these facts about her story.
The Tragic Myth of the Sun God’s Son
Watch the video and consider what the myth teaches us about science and nature.
20 Must-Read Middle Grade Fairytale Retellings
Peruse this list to find your next read.
Greek Myths Have Scary Ideas About Robots and A.I.
While robots and artificial intelligence may seem like recent concepts, some argue that those ideas originated in ancient Greece.
More ‘disease’ than ‘Dracula’—how the vampire myth was born
Historians still aren’t quite certain of vampires’ origins, but they have theories. Read more to find out what they are.
5 Real-Life Examples of Fairy Tales Coming True
Turns out some of the afflictions in well-known fairy tales can be scientifically explained.
The ancient origins of the Olympics
Curious about how the games first came to be? Watch the video to learn more.
The truth about a strange blood-sucking monster
A trail of bodies, seemingly left behind by the vampire-like Chupacabra, enabled one man to solve the mystery.
Was Paul Bunyan a real person?
Learn about how the legend of Paul Bunyan began and how it continued to grow over the years.
Types of Ancient Greek Medicine
Read about how ancient Greek medicine inspired many modern practices.
Is Bigfoot real? You likely already know the answer.
For decades, hundreds of people claimed to have seen the creature known as “bigfoot” or “sasquatch”. When examined logically, it the existence of this creature really plausible?
10 Facts about Madame D’Aulnoy Who Coined the Word Fairytale
D’Aulnoy helped create the fairytale genre we know and enjoy today. Skim the article to find out some interesting facts about her life and work.
The long-standing myth of sea monsters has a dark explanation
Robert France argues that mythical sea serpent sightings were probably marine animals tangled in fishing gear.
Savitri and Satyavan: The legend of the princess who outwitted Death
Watch this short video about the legendary Hindu princess Savitri and her devotion to her one true love.
The Curse of King Tut: Facts & Fable
Is the curse surrounding King Tut’s tomb real? Some people think so— read about why.
How teachers are debunking some of the myths of Thanksgiving
Consider what you’ve learned about Thanksgiving over the years. How does it compare to what is said in this video?