Myths and Legends Week

Australian troops head for Gallipoli in 1915

First World War

The myths of the battle of Gallipoli

Many brides wear a lucky garter under their wedding gowns. In ancient times, bridal garments were considered blessed, and the bride would have all her clothes ripped from her by the guests on the wedding night as everyone tried to snatch a piece. (Photo by Tatiana1987/Dreamstime.com)

10 historical superstitions we carry on today

Viking sailors make the long voyage across the Atlantic between Europe and America, in order to bring back timber, circa 1350. The Vikings are thought to have discovered America in around 1000 AD, but never attempted full colonization of the new land, due to the hostile natives. Painting by NC Wyeth. (Image by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

8 Viking myths busted

Biddenden Maids Cake. (Public Domain)

Sisters of mercy: the Biddenden Maids

Stalag Luft III

Second World War

5 myths of the Second World War’s Great Escape

Portrait of Richard III. (Photo by Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)

6 myths about Richard III

Sarcophagus with relief depicting the Calydonian boar hunt, Campanian amphitheatre, Italy, 1st-2nd century AD. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images)

General prehistory

From dragons to unicorns: finding fantastic beasts in ancient history

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The Celts: unpicking the mystery

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7 myths about Robin Hood

Musician and dancing fool in Paris, 14th century. (Christophel Fine Art/UIG via Getty Images)

What was life like for a court jester?

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3 curious medieval ghost stories

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8 things you (probably) didn’t know about King Arthur

A photo which was believed to be of the Loch Ness Monster

The quest for the Loch Ness Monster

From The Library

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Celtic myths: the tales that might have inspired Star Wars and Harry Potter