IT has been said, as a mark of the high civilization of London, that no person can be interested in any subject however recondite, or have any taste however fantastic, that he does not sooner or later ...

America has always been a land of stories, some thrilling and others downright terrifying. From ghostly apparitions to ...

Have you heard the story of the good sister and the bad sister? When they leave home, the good sister is kind to the people and animals she meets, and is rewarded in gold. The bad sister is haughty ...

Many much-loved traditional fairy tales are inappropriate, outdated and too scary for young children, according to young Brits. Forty-six per cent of Brits under 30 believe that traditional fairy ...

At this point, when Harald had made real headway, he was invited to Christmas at Tofte farm. At the feast on Christmas Eve, a ...

Uncle Monday is not your average avuncular guy, jolly and indulgent. We’re talking about a fierce old man who can transform himself into a gator, sink deep into dark swamps and suddenly come after you ...

Folklore, tall tales, myths and monsters have influenced cinema since pictures first turned into movies. But ancient lore doesn't just terrorize, it moralizes as well. A good folk tale can give us ...

I still remember the first time I walked down the steps into the crowded Wise Owl Coffeehouse in the basement of the Calhoun Street YMCA on the University of Cincinnati campus. It was a Sunday night, ...