Over the next five decades, his musical and folklore interests expanded and took numerous detours. From studying folk puppetry to safeguarding cultural heritage for UNESCO, Proschan’s career is ...

Texans can make weather the topic of interest in the first five minutes of every conversation because our weather is as active, weird and volatile as Texans themselves. Here are a few weather ...

The tradition of pinching on St. Patrick's Day originated from folklore surrounding leprechauns and the importance of wearing green. It was believed that leprechauns would pinch those not wearing ...

Calls have been made to elevate a statue of Irish folklore figure Molly Malone to stop people groping her breasts. The bronze statue, a popular figure in Dublin's tourist scene, is at the centre ...

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In Japanese folklore, they are seen as “Messengers of the Sea God,” believed to surface before major seismic events. As per sources, the belief became especially widespread after the 2011 ...

By Amanda Holpuch The elusive oarfish, a creature nicknamed the “doomsday fish” because of its place in folklore as a precursor to disaster, was captured on video this month after it was seen ...

Dr. Thomas Noguchi, known as the “coroner to the stars,” oversaw the autopsies of many Hollywood celebrities. (Ben Hethcoat/Coroner to the Stars) ...

The history of Shrove Tuesday in Ireland is deeply rooted in tradition and folklore, with a range of customs and beliefs associated with it. Marriage customs were particularly potent around this time.

There has been centuries of hearsay - talk of hidden bounties and rare historical artifacts buried deep underground in the most isolated parts of Oak Island on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada.

More than just a party, Carnival is a tradition steeped in history. We delve into unique celebrations across the islands, from stickfighting and chipping in Trinidad to Junkanoo in the Bahamas. In ...

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it will face "dire" consequences if Yemen's Houthis continue to attack international shipping lanes. He said the Iranian leadership would be held ...