Many people mistakenly believe that the one true symbol of the American Christmas is Santa Claus. These people are wrong. Sure, every mall worth its Auntie Anne’s salt has a Saint Nick in the food ...

Happy birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien! The author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings novels was born on this date in 1892. Let's celebrate with a few facts about Middle-earth's elves. 1. THE HOBBIT WAS ...

Stories about elves and hidden people are among the most famous elements of Icelandic folklore, often portrayed abroad as evidence of lingering superstition. In reality, the tradition is far more ...

The Hraunavinir, or Friends of the Lava, believe that any benefits from a project that snakes through Gálgahraun are cancelled out by its cultural and environmental costs. According to protester ...