Scientists have reconstructed the face of a 17th century woman, once suspected of being a vampire and buried with restraints to prevent her from rising from the dead.
Kilkenny commemorates the 700th anniversary of Ireland’s first recorded witch trial, seeking justice for maidservant Petronella de Meath, executed in 1324.
Oweynagat, Ireland's legendary, Gate to Hell, is a cave steeped in ancient myth, where the supernatural was believed to spill into the world during the festival of Samhain.
New research reveals that Stonehenge's Altar Stone originated in Scotland, challenging long held beliefs about the monument's construction.
In March 2024, Bristol's St Patrick’s Day Parade celebrated Irish culture under the theme ‘Sea of Migration’, highlighting historic connections like that of an Irish figure who arrived in the city over 240 years ago.
The revered relics of St Brigid were returned to County Kildare after nearly 1,000 years, which marked the 1500th anniversary of her death.
From ancient Roman chariot races to modern Christmas festivities, December 25th has long been a day of profound cultural and religious significance.
The legendary and ancient sword Durandal, a symbol of Rocamadour’s heritage, has mysteriously vanished from its resting place.
Glasgow astronomers have applied cutting edge techniques from gravitational wave research to uncover new insights into the ancient Antikythera mechanism.
County Clare TD Cathal Crowe has launched a campaign to locate and repatriate the legendary crown of Brian Boru, believed by some to be held by the Vatican for over a millennium.
St. John’s Eve, also known as Bonfire Night in Ireland, is a time honoured tradition marked by community bonfires and rich folklore centred around fertility and harvest.
As June 21st ushers in the Summer Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere revels in the longest day and shortest night of the year.
Máire Rua, known as Red Mary, was a formidable 17th century Irish matriarch whose life was marked by fierce rebellion, strategic marriages, and enduring legends.
An ancient papyrus fragment reveals the earliest known copy of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, shedding light on apocryphal stories of Jesus's miraculous childhood.
Communities across Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man celebrate Bealtaine, embracing ancient rituals to mark the beginning of Celtic summer and intertwine historic pagan and Christian traditions.
Ireland's claim as the legendary Atlantis creates debate among researchers and scholars.
Delve into the enigmatic origins of April Fools' Day, a tradition steeped in centuries of mystery and mischief.
Embracing the intertwining threads of history and legend, Saint Patrick's legacy continues to cast a vibrant hue over the cultural landscape of Ireland.
Why do we hang holly around our homes and on our doors at Christmas time? Is it just tradition or is there more behind the widely used plant at this time of year?
One of Ireland's oldest traditions held on Friday the 5th of May 2023 is said to have attracted a crowd of up to 5,000 people this year