Folklore, tall tales, myths and monsters have influenced cinema since pictures first turned into movies. But ancient lore doesn't just terrorize, it moralizes as well. A good folk tale can give us ...

The reality of magical creatures like fairies, elves, witches and more is often debated. Most of our cultural understanding and beliefs about fairies come from mainstream movies, TV shows and comics.

Losing a tooth is a strange childhood milestone. But the Tooth Fairy, that familiar nighttime visitor, didn’t just appear out of nowhere with glitter and dollar bills. Her story is stitched together ...

In her Arts and SciencesHonors Program Distinguished Lecture, CU Boulder Professor Ann Schmiesing offers a detailed look at the famous fairy tales and their collectors Best known for their fairy tale ...