In recent years, so-called “mer-culture” has been on the rise. Of course, no discussion of mermaids can be made without referencing the original “The Little Mermaid,” which Disney released in theaters ...

Last year, when the pandemic forced people to retreat into their homes, Alyssa Maloof found her photo studio empty. So Maloof, who has a deep interest in fine art, decided to turn her studio into a ...

King Togbe Yedy, one of the heads of the convent of the Temple of Mami Wata, poses in front of an altar at the Temple in Ouidah, Benin, on Jan. 11, 2025. Credit - Marco Longari—AFP/Getty Images In the ...

A mysterious whale behavior that was only recently observed by scientists may explain seemingly fantastical historical accounts of sea monsters, according to a study. Researchers found evidence that ...

Queer people have existed in folklore throughout history. Realizing that gives us magical powers, Sacha Coward says.

Mermaids have arrived in Hull this weekend adding to the city’s historical fascinating with the mythical sea creatures. The public project called 'FloodLights' consists of three installations, taking ...

When people hear the word mermaid, they immediately think of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid," who dissolved into sea foam upon the waves with a broken heart, or Disney's red-haired ...