The holiday season has a new player — the Krampus, a scary, hairy, horned creature from the depths of Austrian and German folklore, and he’s becoming a part of some Americans’ traditions. “He’s a ...

While Santa Claus brings joy and gifts to good children, there's a darker figure lurking in European Christmas traditions.

Lichtspeer re-imagines German folklore with a sci-fi slant, casting players into a future infused with aspects of the country’s mythological monsters, places, and weaponry. In Lichtspeer, players are ...

Myth Bridge, launched at the Dhaka Lit Fest this year by HerStory Publications, brings together nine German and Bengali folklore characters, including Bibi Ma, Rapunzel, Bon Bibi, Fix, Snow White, ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...