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Posted on:November 30, 2020February 14, 2022Mythical Creatures

Mythical Creatures: A History of European Werewolves

Werewolves are perhaps one of the most popular modern-day mythical creatures, alongside vampires, and many teen films and television shows now feature both creatures. I have already written a post about the historical origins of vampires, and what medieval people believed to be true about these monsters, so I thought it was time to look […]

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Posted on:October 24, 2020February 14, 2022A Brief Moment of History

A Brief Moment of History: The Teleported Soldier?

Some tales from history are intriguing to say the least, and though many are sceptical of stories of ghosts and aliens, a certain Mexican folk legend certainly raises questions. Today, we explore the story of a sixteenth-century soldier who supposedly teleported over 8,000 miles… According to legend, in late October 1593 a soldier (named in […]

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Posted on:September 10, 2018February 14, 2022Mythical Creatures

Mythical Creatures: A History of Dragons

One of the most prevailing and popular creatures of folklore and legend is the dragon. From Mesoamerica, Medieval Europe, Asian folklore, to more modern depictions in books such as Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and A Song of Ice and Fire, dragons crop up time and again. Unlike other legends, the essence of […]

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Posted on:July 26, 2017February 14, 2022Legendary People

Legendary People: Lady Godiva

This is the first post in a new series I’ve been wanting to start for a while now. With medieval history in particular, there are lots of figures who have taken on legendary status. Some of these may have had real, historic roots, whilst others were purely fictional, but in the centuries since people have […]

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