We all recognize ancient Vikings from their distinctive helmets featuring horns – or at least that’s what imagery from popular culture has led us to believe. The reality is far more practical: It is ...

For early Europeans, the mythical horned horse was real, and so was unicorn medicine. It turns out, however, that unicorns ...

Misconceptions abound about Vikings. They are often depicted as bloodthirsty, unwashed warriors with winged helmets. But that's a poor picture based largely on Viking portrayals in the 19th century, ...

Just like dogs, there are many breeds of sheep with their own unique characteristics. People tend to imagine sheep as fluffy ...