Vampires are likely the most famous night dwellers . Most stories about them originated in central and eastern Europe, and later got popularized by Bram Stoker's Dracula. But as the black-cape-wearing ...

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange ...

Modern vampires like Dracula may be dashing, but they certainly weren't in the original vampire myths. Archive Photos/ Moviepix via Getty Images The vampire is a common image in today’s pop culture, ...

Coming across the name “Krampus” years ago made Tania Yager curious. The horned, anthropomorphic figure of central European folklore is known as a counterpart to Saint Nicholas, one who punishes ...

When you think of Christmas, most think of Santa Claus. Although the legendary character Santa is part of Christmas, it hasn’t always been like that. In fact, Santa Claus is the product of the merging ...

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The vampire is a familiar image in today’s pop culture, and one that takes many forms: from Alucard, the dashing spawn of Dracula in the PlayStation game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night; to Edward, ...

Every December, they quietly appear everywhere. In storybooks, films, classroom decorations and Christmas cards, elves are shown hammering toys, checking lists ...

Winter's seasonal shift isn't just a change in scenery—it's an invitation to rediscover places you thought you knew during peak summer travels. In Northern Europe, it's one Glühwein-warmed ...

Maldita Castilla EX, now know as Cursed Castilla, is a sidescrolling action game inspired by Ghosts ‘N’ Goblins with a bestiary that draws from European mythology, folklore, and fiction. While Don ...