From gruesome portraits to creepy critters, these are the paintings that have stayed with our experts long after their first glimpse.
- Reader in Cultural History, University of Portsmouth
Whistling on a ship was taboo in the 18th century as it was believed to stir the winds.
From haunted houses to villainous vampires, these are the spooky reads our experts just can’t forget.
Gaiman’s dream goes by many names, each inspired by different ideas of what dreams and nightmares have been to people throughout history.
These legends allow us to address our fears about the urban environment.
Sometimes the unknown is more appealing than the truth – and it has kept ghost hunters in business for generations.
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We're pouring cold water on old ideas in this episode: from why the population of Easter Island really declined and what makes a good urban legend.
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