From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the ...

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J.R.R. Tolkien shaped fantasy literature forever. From epic quests to tragic legends, here are 8 essential reads every true fan shouldn't miss., Features News - Times Now ...

Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, Iyanu follows a courageous orphan who discovers she has divine powers tied to a ...

From demon to danger noodle, human ideas about snakes can be as contradictory as the creatures themselves. In Slither, Stephen S. Hall challenges our serpent stereotypes.

A look at the baffling history of The Residents and the depths the band's lore goes, especially regarding their mentor, a German composer named N Senada.

Some books are praised, debated, and endlessly referenced, yet remain unfinished on most bookshelves. Here’s the literary ...

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It is said that those who read live many lives, but those who immerse themselves in Namita Gokhale’s short story anthology Life on Mars may find that they have traversed entire worlds — worlds where ...

For Lion Forge CEO and founder Dave Steward II, the series based on Nigerian mythology is a sign that African content is becoming more popular in global streaming. “This is kind of one of the ...