Most stories of the Vikings and their gods focus on men. It’s time for the women to take centre stage: from giantesses to bad ...

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Indian cinemas fantasy genre is undergoing a striking transformation, with filmmakers increasingly drawing from mythology, ...

The fascination with these stories reflects an existential interest in what in life is inevitable, and what we can control.

Harriett Gilbert welcomes bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni into the World Book Club studio to discuss her ...

Indian cinema’s fantasy genre evolves in 2026 with mythology-inspired, visually rich films backed by major studios and ...

Kerala Kalamandalam adapts Hemingway’s 'The Old Man and the Sea' into Kathakali, exploring modern literary themes through ...

The design drew from Korean mythology: statues of the Haetae (mythical lion-like creatures), drums recalling the 1988 Seoul ...

Naturally, Game of Thrones' success sparked a new boom of fantasy television shows, many of which tried to copy its aesthetic ...

Initially deemed too terrifying for streaming platforms, a Kazakh horror series has found big success on the festival circuit ...

Germany has unveiled plans to introduce voluntary military service. From January 2026, all 18-year-old men will be required to complete a questionnaire asking if they are interested and willing to ...