The filmmakers behind 'Apocalypse in the Tropics,' 'Folktales,' 'Predators,' 'Seeds' and 'The Tale of Silyan' share the ...

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in depth, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

It’s a ship that was used in the filming of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and that’s not even its coolest claim to fame. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re heading to Old Town Alexandria, ...

Jörmungandr, the world serpent, was an integral part of Norse mythology. Throughout history, he has been portrayed as a key villain in Norse mythology and arch nemesis of Thor, the god of thunder.

Mythology from all over the world is full of fairy tales about childless folk who pray to the gods, unwisely invoke fate, or bargain with the supernatural for a child — only to wind up raising ...

A large, fairly weighty object, tattered and yellowed by Father Time, recently found its way into my eager hands, as such things tend to do for some reason. It turned out to be a century-old scrapbook ...

Many parents link fevers, diarrhea, and even ear pulling to teething. But are those symptoms actually related? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down what teething does and does not cause, along ...

These fables are not rooted in science but claim acorns and falling leaves indicate upcoming winter conditions. Persimmon seeds are a popular old wives' tale indicator for winter weather severity. Can ...

Here's something you might not have considered: while we often dismiss old wives' tales as superstitions or myths, some actually turn out to have a grain of truth. These little nuggets of advice ...