Kunlun culture in China centers on the mythical and sacred Kunlun Mountains, viewed as the "Ancestor of Ten Thousand Mountains," a celestial dwelling for gods like the "Queen Mother of the West," a ...

Perched on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, a stone has captivated scholars by reshaping the narrative of early Chinese history.

Jesus of Nazareth is perhaps the most significant individual in human history, and yet some skeptics and critics have questioned his existence. How much can we actually know about him beyond the ...

They say every spooky story starts with a friend of a friend, and that’s precisely what makes urban legends so addictive.

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

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Troll 2 is the latest film to feature one of the most captivating monsters drawn from Norse mythology or the legends of Nordic countries.