mythology
Al Capone, Bloodthirsty Mobster, Was a Pretty Good Dad
While Al Capone's criminal life has been written about endlessly, his personal life is still a mystery. In a new book, Deirdre Bair explores what the gangster was like behind the crime scenes.
The Epic Saga of Royals in Exile That Shaped Indian Identity
Photographer Vasantha Yogananthan has been documenting the mythic landscapes described in the Ramayana along with theatrical portraits of its key moments.
The Broadly Guide to Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Today is the day the sun sits directly above the Tropic of Cancer, appearing to stand still as the longest day of the year rolls out over the sky. Get your herbs ready, witches!
The Epic Saga of Royals in Exile That Shaped Indian Identity
The epic story of a prince and princess in exile unfolds in this ethereal series by photographer Vasantha Yogananthan.
Meet the Performance Artist Transforming into Mythical Trolls
Donning a mask, riding a hoverboard, and playing the flute, Norwegian Tori Wrånes gives a whole new meaning to the term "trolling."
The Legend of Zelda, Link, and the Mythos of Milk
'Ocarina of Time' from 1998 is an amazing game that only gets better the deeper you analyze it. Case in point: the role of Lon Lon Milk.
Sci-Fi Paintings Show How Strange Being a Tween Girl Is
Artist Lori Nelson paints today's tweens into a world of yetis and folklore-inspired ghouls.
Unicorns Were Real and Ugly as Hell
According to new research, unicorn-like mammals roamed the earth with humans. We got a brony’s reaction to the news.
Biology and Mythology Meet in Psychedelic Sculptures
'When Two Are In One' features 11 specially commissioned sculptures by Matthew Ronay that explore reproduction, the human body and more.
The Cunning Female Demons and Ghosts of Ancient Japan
What seems to trap a woman between this life and the beyond is the anguish of being hurt by those closest to her.
Why the Urban Legend of the Jersey Devil Won't Die
How a rivalry between Benjamin Franklin and another publisher sparked a rumor that's endured for more than 200 years.
Wrestling in Mythology: Gilgamesh vs. Enkidu
Wrestling goes WAY back. Like when a semi-mythological Sumerian king meets the wildman created to defeat him. We look at the role grappling played in the Epic of Gilgamesh.