Izanagi and Izanami thrust a jewelled spear into the ... something that is at odds with earlier parts of the myth, and which doesn't seem to have played much part in setting gender roles in ...

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill,1 which aims to legalise medically assisted dying in England and Wales, has brought greater public and political attention to palliative and end-of-life ...

The myths of lone geniuses and moments of inspiration undoubtedly capture the imagination. But the reality – of problems solved by groups of determined people over many years – is an even better story ...

To help separate fact from fiction, we've identified nine fuel myths you really should stop believing. You've probably been faced with the dilemma of choosing between regular fuel and premium fuel ...

However, persistent myths and misconceptions about EVs are being perpetuated by certain vested interests to foster uncertainty among potential EV buyers. It’s important to bust these myths so the ...

Departure of Ulysses from the Land of the Pheacians. How have classic novels been inspired by ancient Greek myth? Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain James Joyce is considered one of the ...

Those words began Alberta-based journalist Mark Lisac’s 2004 book aimed at shattering the myths that have unhelpfully animated too much of Alberta’s politics over the past few decades.

Here, we debunk seven myths about the Vikings. This idea can be traced to the 19th-century German artist Carl Emil Doepler, who portrayed Germanic gods like Wotan (Odin) wearing winged helmets in ...

New research challenges traditional views and myths in psychology, such as the long-held belief that parenting is the biggest influence on adult personalities. A comprehensive review of current ...