Across multiple mythologies, the term “mother of monsters” is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, who’s less of a woman, and more of...

Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who often serve as guardians to the very gates of hell, pop up in a wide variety of cultural folklore throughout history. They're also fairly commonplace in the stories we tell in...

This influential ancient monster from Chinese mythology predates the written word. Inspired by ancient bronze and jade iconography detailing the face of a bulging-eyed, gapping-mouthed beast, the Taotie creature is both mysterious and...

A sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the Kasogonagá! From the mythology of the Toba peoples of South America, this god of lightning, thunder, and rain appears as a small, hairy anteater-like creature and needs...

The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this...

Although able to appear as a beautiful young woman, the jorōgumo is really a deadly spider monster in disguise. This episode dives into the fascinating world of yōkai and the long history of beautiful women and spiders in Japanese...

Embark on a fascinating journey with Dee Bradley Baker, the renowned voice actor celebrated for his extraordinary ability to bring creatures, monsters, and animals to life. From his early days on 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' to...

Centuries-old tales suggest the existence of beings residing in vast subterranean cavities beneath Earth's surface. These stories are supported by ancient structures like the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta, pointing to a long history...

The Vikings, known for their mysterious and brutal nature as well as their legendary navigation methods, sunstone, and their weaponry. Their decline is attributed to the rise of Christianity, which transformed their society to a more...

Did you ever wonder if the great stories of ancient mythology, tales of the men behind the Egyptian pyramids and the rulers of the fabled cities of ancient Anatolia, were real? Well, if that's the case, then you're in luck - there are...

While the Bermuda Triangle is full of its own environmental wonders, the media often stretches the secrets and mysteries that lie behind it. Once speculation stops and scientific research takes over, it becomes clear that plenty of...

This video is answering the question of are there any legends about the Cliffs of Moher.

This video explores five fun facts about Phoenix.

This video explores five fun facts about Dragons.

This video is answering the question of do dragons have magical powers.

The 3 Ms of Fantasy; Mythology, Medievalism and Magic and The Lord of The Rings. This is part 1 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.

Ask and ye shall receive! After a long, long hiatus to do a bit more reputable history for almost a year, it’s time to delve back into the crank files and check out more theories about visitors to the Americas before Columbus. Today we...

From the section: Data Visualization. In this section you will learn about data visualization, matplotlib library, bar charts, line charts and scatter plots. There’s also an activity for data visualization.



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In this episode of Travel Thru History we visit a city in the Southeastern US that you can hear from miles away. It’s rightfully called Music City but you know it as Nashville, Tennessee. We dig deep into the city’s past and find that...

Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding the Jinn and how they've changed over the years

Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding vampires, we also see how they changed over the years.

Time to crack open a new series idea I have been batting around for a while now. I’ve been playing a lot of Dungeons and Dragons lately, and have always been a fan of fantasy. One of the things I was curious about though, is where some...

An age when the world was ruled by wise kings, valiant warriors and terrifying monsters; this episode introduces Villains. This is part 4 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.

Celebrate St. Patrick part 14: This video discusses the historical and mythical significance of Saint Patrick in Armagh, the oldest city in Ireland. It explores the legends surrounding his life and the locations associated with him, such...