Bizarre

From aliens to cryptids to unexplained phenomena, we uncover the weird and wonderful. Join us — if you dare.

Why the Green Children of Woolpit Mystery Endures After 800 Years

The information about the Green Children of Woolpit remains sparse but as intriguing as ever.

Dystopian Works by Stephen King That Will Keep You Up at Night

Dive into the King of Horror’s darkest visions of the future.

Q&A: TJ Klune on His Career Journey and Favorite Writing Advice

The bestselling author of queer fantasy favorites celebrated the re-release of The Bones Beneath My Skin in February.

What Is a Pukwudgie?

These curious little cryptids appear in the folklore of numerous Algonquin peoples.

What Is a Hodag?

Monster or myth, the hodag has found a place in the hearts of the people of Rhinelander, WI.

What Is the Barghest?

This cryptid has been the inspiration for many famous fantasy creatures, and it rarely brings good tidings.

The History of Werewolf Transformation Stories

From folklore to cinema, let’s look at the evolution of today’s most famous shapeshifter.

Is the Mothman Real or Fiction?

Since 1966, it has haunted the area around Point Pleasant, but what is the Mothman?

What Are Yowies?

Does “Australia’s Bigfoot” really exist?

What Is the Lost World of Lemuria?

The legend of Lemuria begins not with mythology or prehistory but with a scientific hypothesis.

Books on the Chupacabra and Other Famous Cryptids

These novels and guides feature the infamous goat-sucker and other creatures of questionable existence.

The Lost World of Agartha and the History Behind the Myth

The fabled inner-Earth kingdom was first detailed by a French occultist in 1889.

American Cryptids: Famous and Fantastical Creatures From 5 U.S. States

Almost every American state has its own legendary creatures known as cryptids. Here are five of the most fascinating.

How Ray Bradbury Helped Walt Disney Make Magic

“Everyone in the world will come to these gates." -Ray Bradbury

Mythical Water Creatures to Capture Your Imagination

Don't go chasing waterfalls—you never know what they might hide.

The Green Man: Unearth the History of the Mysterious Entity

The image of the Green Man has become ubiquitous. But who is he? 

The Strange Case of the Loveland Frog, Ohio's Amphibian Cryptid

Ohio has more than corn and soybeans. Sometimes it has river monsters.