As Americans, we love a good scare — especially when it hits close to home. From horror films to urban legends, the thrill of fear and the unknown can be addicting. The Washington County region is no ...

They say every spooky story starts with a friend of a friend, and that’s precisely what makes urban legends so addictive. These tales echo through late-night whispers and Reddit threads, blurring the ...

DONEGAL, Pennsylvania — It is 6:14 p.m. on a Thursday. You’re hiking along the Forbes Trail, nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains somewhere along the Westmoreland-Somerset County lines. It is 19 ...

This week's episode focuses on local folklore and legends from the Northland... This week's episode focuses on local folklore and legends from the Northland. You'll hear from author Lise Lunge-Larsen ...

Jim the Wonder Dog has staked his claim to Missouri folklore. The Llewelyn setter, who lived in the 1930s, was said to understand and carry out specific instructions in a variety of languages. Jim’s ...

Folklore preserves intangible cultural heritage and defines ‘us’ versus ‘them’ within a culture and maintains continuity over ...

August 22 is World Folklore Day, based on a letter from August 22, 1846 where the word “folklore” was used for the first time to describe oral stories that are passed down through generations. These ...

This American singer/songwriter is one of the most well-known activists in the folk-rock genre. Her contemporary hits aside, Joan Baez has penned a number of protest songs over the last 60 years and ...