Bigfoot is known by many names--Sasquach, Yeti, Yowie, and more. The information in this guide comes from legends in different parts of the world where sightings of hairy apemen are said to… More →

First reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, the chupacabra is a newcomer to the cryptid family. The information in this guide comes from reported events of livestock being sucked of their blood in More →

Legends and folklore developed over time that warned of powerful curses placed on those who would disturb a mummy's tomb. They might even come back to life to curse you! In this guide you'll… More →

Sea monsters, such as the Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster, are cryptids--creatures whose existence is not yet proven to be true. Cryptozoologists gather stories from folklore and investigate More →

The legend of the unicorn is ancient. Cave paintings and stone carvings show one-horned creatures. Ancient travellers spread stories about the creature even though they had never seen one… More →

Stories about werewolves began in places where wolves were top predators. This fascinating guide outlines the facts about werewolves, including how to tell if someone is a werewolf, where in… More →

In the days before performance-enhancing substances, the great Hank Aaron hit a career-record 755 home runs, a mark he held for 33 years. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Hammerin' Hank began his… More →

Following the passage of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, which made it a crime to aid in the escape or protection of escaped slaves, Stowe lent her actions and her words to the effort to help… More →

Harriet Tubman led a remarkable life as an abolitionist, emancipator of slaves, military spy, and advocate for women's rights. Tubman helped lead more than seventy slaves out of captivity and More →

There are haunted locations all over the world. Places where spirits cling to the real world for eternity. See why graveyards and temples, which celebrate the dead, can make some of them… More →