Watch the video and consider what the myth teaches us about science and nature.
Category Archives: What Tales Tell
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?
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?
The Real Story of Hua Mulan Is More Impressive Than Any Disney Version
The recently released Mulan movie is actually based on an ancient ballad. Many debate whether this ballad is fact or fiction…
Japan university awards first-ever ninja studies degree
Think ninjas are just made-up characters who only live in stories? Think again! Genichi Mitsuhashi is the first students to graduate from a Japanese university with a master’s degree in ninja studies.
What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials
Watch: The Salem Witch Trials emanated from falsities, but the destruction they caused were all too real.
Why Are Dragons Important in Chinese Culture?
According to Chinese myths, dragons and humans lived side by side at one time. Learn why dragons are said to be protectors.
Quiz: What YA mythological tale should you read next?
Reading books about heroic characters from other worlds can be a nice distraction during the pandemic. Take the short quiz to find a mythological recommendation tailored to your taste.
How we showed Homer’s Odyssey is not pure fiction, with a little help from Facebook
Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey may seem like pure fiction, but social media tools reveal that they’re at least partly based in fact.