The ancient Greek myths are full of beings that bear a striking resemblance to the vampires of later folklore.

Unknown artist, "Snail" (c. 1350), The Netherlands, illumination on parchment from Jacob van Maerlant's Der naturen bloeme (image via Wikimedia Commons) "Very often, people think that they're laughing ...

Dragons weren’t the only creatures haunting medieval imagination. From bizarre hybrids to sea monsters, these legends shaped maps and stories. We explore the strangest among them. 🐉 ...

Medieval Europeans genuinely believed the world beyond their borders was inhabited by monstrous human-like creatures. Scholars, mapmakers, and travelers described headless men, giant-footed people, ...

The Middle Ages aren’t just about heroic knights and epic battles. If there’s one thing that never fails to boost our mood, it’s medieval art! It’s colorful, creative, quirky, and goofy, and it ...