Sadly it was not, though to be fair I did find myself struggling to stay awake during the two-hour sessions spent staring at clipart on decades-old slideshows ... to perfect a good night’s sleep – is ...

“Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus,” by John William Waterhouse, 1891. Circe was among one of the most famous femme fatales in Greek mythology. Credit: Public Domain There are many strong and ...

However, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have debunked this myth, explaining that bacteria transfer can occur immediately upon contact. “Bacteria can transfer to food the moment it ...

Scientists are exploring whether deep-sea ecosystems could conceal undiscovered species large enough to inspire these myths while also analyzing how legends and fear shape public perception of the ...

Contemporary artist Dheeraj Yadav's work titled Myth - The Palimpsest of Lines is on display at the Kokoro Art Gallery in the state capital. Contemporary artist Dheeraj Yadav's work titled Myth ...

These fish can grow up to 36 feet long, but most are around 10 feet. Their strange appearance and elusive nature have made them the subject of myths for centuries. The “Doomsday Fish” Myth Many ...

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17. There are a lot of myths, misconceptions, and fun facts about the holiday, including that St. Patrick himself wasn't Irish. St. Patrick's Day originated in Boston.

In India, history is constantly mythologised, myth is conflated with historic fact, and cinema often steps in as the grand preserver of momentous sentiments. In this landscape, Rama and Ravana ...

Mark Twain reputedly defined a mine as a hole in the ground with a liar on top. The “Value in the Ground” myth has been around the mining industry for a very long time, and it is repeated ...

Over the past three years, a team of academics has edited and translated more than 100 poems about the legendary figure, some dating back to the 10th century. The poems, sourced from over 500 medieval ...