The famine was caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, commonly known as late blight, which destroyed potato crops, the staple food for much of Ireland’s poor. This microorganism is very ...

Halloween's origins in ancient Celtic festivals and its integration with Christian holidays. Read how Costa Rica adapts the tradition today.

Halloween  We don’t know exactly where Halloween originated, but one of the earliest records of it dates back roughly 2,000 years to an ancient Celtic Festival called Samhain.  Samhain was celebrated ...

Ancient Irish burial mounds reveal both history and folklore, spirits guarding the dead, rituals tied to the solstice, and ...

A certified metal detectorist has made a groundbreaking discovery near Leipzig, Germany, uncovering the oldest coin ever found in Saxony. The 2,200-year-old Celtic gold coin, known as a "rainbow cup" ...

Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire, Bram ...

The Celtic peoples once ruled vast parts of Europe, leaving behind culture, art, and myth. This documentary uncovers their ...

It is 6:14 p.m. on a Thursday. You're hiking along the Forbes Trail, nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains somewhere ...

Rooted in Ireland’s rich tapestry of folklore, mythology and oral storytelling, Irish horror is having a moment, with eerie ...

It seems every American I meet claims to be Irish. Not just in ancestry, but in spirit. Some insist their great-great-grandmother left Cork with nothing but a shawl and a dream; others claim a ...

Decorating New York City stoops during Halloween became popular in the late 20th century. Each season, residents showcase ...