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Do you know where they originated from?

Spring-heeled Jack became both a terrifying boogeyman and an avenging hero.

Find out what theories have been disproven—and what questions are still unanswered.

We picture sirens as similar to mermaids, but the original first sirens weren’t fish-like.

A constant in the stories of the bunyip is the role of Aboriginal storytelling & culture.

This shapeshifting female spider monster from Japan might be your worst nightmare.

There are few modern monsters more notorious, or more recognized, than Slenderman.

The jinni are far more important, and frightening, than pop culture would have us believe.

Why do we have such a fascination with apocalyptic scenarios?

Does this snow monster really exist?

What could possibly have prompted the creation of this twisted tale?

Learn about the surprising history of this shapeshifting creature.