Carved wooden dragon at Narita-san Shinshō-ji in Japan. Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions about the natural world. “Winged or wingless, why do so many ...

Here are the legends behind seven structures or natural features found in Europe.

Throughout history, humans have created myths and legends to make sense of the world around them. Most of the time, that’s exactly what they remain—myths and legends, fascinating but ultimately untrue ...

Dragons are among humanity's most enduring obsessions. Buddha tamed a dragon. Saint George slew one. Irish mythology tells of an "apocalyptic beast" that lies in wait in Loch Bel Dracon to avenge the ...