The discovery of the Snake Goddess made researchers focus on the mysterious religion of Minoan Crete and its connection of ...

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, ...

The order of the Knights Templar was officially founded in 1119 AD by a group of nine prominent knights, led by Hugues de Payens (Hugo de Paganis). Besides Payens, the other knights were recorded as ...

From the hit series Grimm to the Tolkien prequel The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, we select the best fantasy shows ...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 has introduced a host of new characters, including Tantalus - but who is he and who ...

When most people picture ancient dogs, they imagine something wolf-like—sleek, long-snouted, and built for the hunt. But a ...

When a dominant male dies or is kicked out by an intruding male [the] new lead male will usually adopt young pups.” “It ...

Wolves are returning across Europe—but not to the UK and Ireland, where public support is lukewarm at best. Ecologists point ...

View from the cave Stora Förvar on the island of Stora Karlsö in Sweden. Credit: Jan Storå/Stockholm University. Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that humans living thousands of years ago ...

Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic influence shows up in traits like body size, behavior, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Wolf bones unearthed on a tiny island in the Baltic Sea were ...