Werewolves might be the first shapeshifters that come to mind, but folklore around the world is filled with creatures who change from one form to another.
History and legend are full of objects that are said to have had magical or miraculous powers Some of them even exist in the material realm in the present day.
You might have heard that carrying a rabbit's foot will bring you good fortune, but why? Here's the history behind this talisman and its connection with luck.
The number seven is considered good luck in various cultures - but why? To answer this question, we need to pull from the fields of history and science.
A blue eye on a blue ring - you might have seen the "evil eye" somewhere before, maybe in an emoji or on a necklace. But what is the meaning and myth behind it?
Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis.
The British monarchy has nearly 1,200 years of history behind it. Here are some strange British royal rituals and traditions you probably don't know about.
For those willing to peer into the abyss, have a closer look at the pupil-to-iris ratio in a cat's eyes. In Japan, there's a particular term for such eyes.
The complicated psychology behind humans' superstitions involved "magical intuitions, which, once activated, serve as a default for judgment and behavior."
The long history of science reveals all manner of beliefs that eventually were rejected after later research, including borderline superstitions about hair.
As depicted in several films and described by family members, the spilled salt superstition remains a part of our zeitgeist. But where did this come from?
There are those who are unrepentant about their dislike, disdain, even horror in regard to spiders, but in some traditions, they bring more good than harm.
The study of human society's past is rarely something that's cut and dried, written for once and all. Discoveries urge us to re-evaluate our assumptions.
Weddings around the world have numerous traditional aspects, from the words used to unite a couple, to the clothing they wear, to the symbols of their bond.
Funerary customs differ vastly across cultures, and those differences in how different people groups bury and mourn their dead are often driven by religion.
Athletes are known for having little superstitions that help them get in the right mindset for a game. Michael Jordan had a pregame superstition of his own.
Many athletes, professional and amateur, student or weekend warrior, have superstitions — rituals, perhaps, that they hope will improve their performance.