Political intrigue, swoon-worthy romance, fierce heroes, mythical creatures—the books on this list have it all! But most notably, all of these stories were inspired by the legends and folktales that ...

But the common acceptance that we need to drink eight glasses of water a day to keep ourselves healthy is simply a myth, say nutritionists. A conference will be told later this year that the ...

The End of the Humanity According to Ancient Greek Mythology. Credit: Stefans02 / Flickr / CC BY-2.0 According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as “The Ages of Man,” during which ...

This myth likely arose from confusion with another diamond, known as the Great Mughal Diamond. According to researchers, the Koh-i-Noor was not the diamond mistakenly described as having been ...

The body needs water to function correctly, but drinking too much too fast can have serious health consequences. The kidneys can only remove 0.8 to 1.0 liters (L) of water per hour, and a very ...

These ideas create what we have called the “monogamy-superiority myth”: the assumption monogamous relationships are more satisfying, more loving and more stable than alternative forms of ...

Drinking water can help support healthy blood pressure, but it doesn’t usually lower it unless you’re dehydrated. Since blood is about 90% water, dehydration can reduce blood volume and cause blood ...

They came into conflict with the Assyrians, the Phrygians, and the Lydians, among others. Within Greek mythology, they make an intriguing appearance in a very unexpected location, which has caused ...

As the Italian filmmaker noted in his book Making a Film, "Rome is a horizontal city, made of water and land ... back as the legendary she-wolf, Roman mythology is full of female figures who ...

Pools have always symbolized luxury, leisure, and social interaction. Beyond their aesthetic appeal—where water dances across textures, movements, and reflections—they also serve functional ...

Now, Norse mythology MMO Odin: Valhalla Rising is preparing to join the global lineup, as Kakao Games confirms its worldwide launch date for April. You won’t have long to wait, then, and you can ...

Sarah Burris is a long-time veteran of political campaigns, having worked as a fundraiser and media director across the United States. She transitioned into reporting while working for Rock the ...