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Historical Mysteries

The Kracken in Norse Sagas: Vikings and Sea Monsters

Unearthing the legend of the kraken reveals how Norse sagas depict the sea’s mysterious and formidable power, leaving us eager to explore its true origins.

Max Slaughter
November 10, 2025

Lesser-Known Regional Cryptids

The Umibōzu: Japanese Sea Monks and Shipwrecks

Keen explorers of Japanese folklore will uncover the mysterious origins of the Umibōzu…

Max Slaughter
November 17, 2025

Monster Society & Behavior

Gender and Monsters: Female Creatures of Legend

Female creatures of legend often reflect societal fears and hopes about gender…

Max Slaughter
November 17, 2025

Historical Mysteries

Marco Polo’s Unicorns: Decoding the Travelogues

Narrowing the line between myth and reality, Marco Polo’s unicorn accounts reveal…

Max Slaughter
November 17, 2025

Classic American Cryptids

Loveland Frog vs. Frogmen: Differentiating Legends

Just when you think you know these amphibian legends, uncover how the Loveland Frog and…

Max Slaughter
November 16, 2025