Myths

Articles examining British folklore, legendary figures and mysterious phenomena throughout history. Topics include ancient sites, mythical creatures, folk heroes and enduring mysteries across the UK.

Bigfoot

Reports of giant hairy ape-like creatures appear throughout history worldwide, from the Yeti to Bigfoot, which gained public attention in 1958.

Crop Circles

Crop circles have baffled people for centuries, from 17th-century woodcuts to modern-day phenomena that spark wonder, questions, and wild theories.

Giant Bones

Archaeology has never found evidence of real giants despite viral photos online, but that hasn't stopped people from believing the myth.

Global Warming, Myth or Mayhem

Global warming is blamed for rising temperatures and catastrophic consequences like melting ice caps and floods, but is the threat real or exaggerated.

King Arthur

Whether King Arthur was real or legend, his story blends history with magic and knights in ways that still captivate us today.

Robin Hood

The real Robin Hood might not have been the noble hero we imagine, depending on which medieval version of his story you believe.

Stonehenge

Ancient stones at Stonehenge sparked wild legends about Irish origins, giants, and wizards that still don't explain how people really built it.

The History and Mystery of Ley Lines

Ancient sites around the world sit on invisible energy lines, here's how the ley line idea started and why people still believe it.

The Holy Grail

Centuries of searches for the Holy Grail have produced theories and legends, but what does history actually tell us about this famous cup.

The Loch Ness Monster

A 1934 photograph sparked worldwide belief in Scotland's legendary Loch Ness Monster, but the myth actually dates back to the 7th century.

The Myths and Legends at Glastonbury

Glastonbury's layered myths about King Arthur, Avalon and ancient legends reveal deep connections that span centuries and blur together.

The Sidhe

Irish folklore's Sidhe are mysterious supernatural beings that shaped centuries of legend, from leprechauns to banshees.

White Horse

The Uffington White Horse has puzzled people for three thousand years, was it a horse, a dragon, or something else entirely.

Witches

How Shakespeare's witches became the template for how we picture witchcraft, despite being far from the real history.