# myth & legends (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover myth & legends. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kathy Hobbs: The Teenager Who Predicted Her Own Murder](https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/kathy-hobbs-the-teenager-who-predicted-her-own-murder/40112/) _2026-07-10 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ From the time she was eight years old, Kathy Hobbs lived under the shadow of… The post Kathy Hobbs: The Teenager Who Predicted Her Own Murder appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [Enuma Elish: Uncovering the Ancient Babylonian Story of Creation](https://www.historicmysteries.com/myths-legends/enuma-elish-uncovering-the-ancient-babylonian-story-of-creation/40107/) _2026-07-08 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ Before the Book of Genesis was written, the ancient Mesopotamians had their own epic tale… The post Enuma Elish: Uncovering the Ancient Babylonian Story of Creation appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [The Legend of J’ba Fofi: The Giant Spider of the Congo](https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/the-legend-of-jba-fofi-the-giant-spider-of-the-congo/40097/) _2026-06-29 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ The dense, uncharted rainforests of the Congo Basin have long been a fertile ground for… The post The Legend of J’ba Fofi: The Giant Spider of the Congo appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [Fylgja: Spirit Guide, Old Norse Style](https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/fylgia-norse-spirit-guide/40078/) _2026-05-13 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ Imagine a ghostly wolf padding silently through the darkness ahead of a Norse warrior, or… The post Fylgja: Spirit Guide, Old Norse Style appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [Declassified FBI Files Reveal Bizarre Claims of a 1,500mph Nazi Flying Saucer](https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/nazi-flying-saucer/40069/) _2026-05-09 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ A newly released trove of declassified government documents has reignited one of the most enduring… The post Declassified FBI Files Reveal Bizarre Claims of a 1,500mph Nazi Flying Saucer appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [Rauðskinna: The Legendary Icelandic Book of Black Magic](https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/raudskinna-black-magic-book/40061/) _2026-05-01 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ In the annals of history, few grimoires command as much fear and fascination as Rauðskinna… The post Rauðskinna: The Legendary Icelandic Book of Black Magic appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [How to use the 1926 Census of Ireland to research your ancestors](https://unasinnott.com/1926-census-of-ireland-research-irish-ancestors/) _2026-04-26 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ The 1926 Census of Ireland offers a glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants of the newly independent Irish Free State. Here are a few tips to help you use this important new genealogical source to research your ancestors. The 1926 Census differs in many respects from the censuses of 1901 and 1911, which were … Read more "How to use the 1926 Census of Ireland to research your ancestors" The post… ## [Unmasking the Headless Man: The Duchess of Argyll Scandal](https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/duchess-of-argyll-scandal/40045/) _2026-04-24 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ In 1963, Britain was rocked by a divorce case so scandalous it eclipsed even the… The post Unmasking the Headless Man: The Duchess of Argyll Scandal appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [The Man with the Golden Arm: How James Harrison Saved 2.4 Million Babies](https://www.historicmysteries.com/science/the-man-with-the-golden-arm-how-james-harrison-saved-2-4-million-babies/40038/) _2026-04-16 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ James Christopher Harrison, famously known as the “Man with the Golden Arm,” was an Australian… The post The Man with the Golden Arm: How James Harrison Saved 2.4 Million Babies appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [The 1926 Census of Ireland is now available — here’s what you need to know](https://unasinnott.com/1926-census-of-ireland/) _2026-04-10 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ The 1926 Census of Ireland was released to the public on April 18. Here’s what you need to know before searching for your ancestors in this exciting new genealogical source. The 1926 Census marked a significant moment in the history of modern Ireland – it was the first census carried out by the Irish Free … Read more "The 1926 Census of Ireland is now available — here’s what you need to know" The… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wfy8JbY5Wy05) _2026-04-10 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [The Mystery of Bermeja: The Mexican Island That Vanished](https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/mystery-of-bermeja-the-mexican-island-that-vanished/40031/) _2026-04-10 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ The world around us is constantly changing, but few things are more unsettling than the… The post The Mystery of Bermeja: The Mexican Island That Vanished appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [The Werejaguar and the Lost Religion of the Olmec](https://www.historicmysteries.com/archaeology/werejaguar-lost-religion-of-the-olmec/40021/) _2026-04-01 · Gary Manners · Historic Mysteries_ The Olmec civilization, often called the “mother culture” of Mesoamerica, flourished along the Gulf Coast… The post The Werejaguar and the Lost Religion of the Olmec appeared first on Historic Mysteries . ## [Did you know? Galway and Dublin were once in different time zones](https://unasinnott.com/galway-dublin-time-zones/) _2026-03-29 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ The clocks went forward this weekend, moving Ireland from Greenwich Mean Time to Irish Summer Time. This might seem like the way it’s always been, but we have only been using these time standards for just over a century. In fact, for most of its history, Galway effectively had its own time zone, and this … Read more "Did you know? Galway and Dublin were once in different time zones" The post Did… ## [Galway’s marriage stones](https://unasinnott.com/galways-marriage-stones/) _2025-08-04 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ If you look up while walking through Galway city centre, you will spot bits of medieval masonry embedded in the facades of several buildings. We have a long history of reusing old masony in Galway, and it’s one of the things I love about the city. These carved stone fragments offer a fascinating window into … Read more "Galway’s marriage stones" The post Galway’s marriage stones appeared first on… ## [The mythology and history of how Galway got its name](https://unasinnott.com/mythology-history-galway-name-galvia/) _2025-07-11 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ Galway is a bustling bilingual city whose name is a byword for arts and music, festivals and craic. But what does that name mean? Well, there are a few theories. The drowned princess According to an ancient legend, the city was named for a noblewoman who drowned in the river. Gaillimh, often anglicised to Galvia, … Read more "The mythology and history of how Galway got its name" The post The… ## [What happened to Ireland’s 19th century census records?](https://unasinnott.com/what-happened-irelands-19th-century-census-records/) _2025-07-07 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ Census records are vital for piecing your ancestors’ lives together, and are particularly useful for building a timeline of someone’s life. Ordinarily, a person’s census returns, taken every 10 years or so, helps to build a picture of where they lived, who they lived with, how they made a living, when their children were born, … Read more "What happened to Ireland’s 19th century census records?"… ## [What will you find in Ireland’s 1901 and 1911 Census records?](https://unasinnott.com/what-will-you-find-in-irelands-1901-and-1911-census-records/) _2025-07-06 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ If your Irish ancestors were in Ireland in the early 20th century, the 1901 and 1911 Census returns are a great place to start your genealogical research. While a census was taken in Ireland every 10 years from 1821 to 1911, the only complete census records which are publicly available are those from 1901 and … Read more "What will you find in Ireland’s 1901 and 1911 Census records?" The post What… ## [Griffith’s Valuation and Sir Richard Griffith, the man who created it](https://unasinnott.com/griffiths-valuation-sir-richard-griffith/) _2025-07-05 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ If you have researched your Irish ancestors from the mid-19th century, chances are you have consulted Griffith’s Valuation. Known as the Primary Valuation of Tenements – in this case, tenements referred to any rented properties – this was a land survey carried out between 1847 and 1864 to determine the tax payable on every property … Read more "Griffith’s Valuation and Sir Richard Griffith, the… ## [Everything you need to know about the Tithe Applotment Books: A genealogical guide](https://unasinnott.com/everything-you-need-to-know-tithe-applotment-books/) _2025-07-04 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ The TIthe Applotment Books are a valuable resource to identify where in Ireland your ancestors lived, and who the head of the family was, in the decades prior to the Great Famine. These books are one of the most important Irish census substitutes for the 19th century. However, like other records which stand in for … Read more "Everything you need to know about the Tithe Applotment Books: A… ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qAVqO9VED6Sy) _2025-07-04 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [What is a townland? A guide to the Irish land divisions used in genealogy records](https://unasinnott.com/what-is-a-townland-irish-land-divisions-genealogy/) _2025-07-03 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ Where were your Irish ancestors from? What county did they live in? What barony? Which civil parish, which Poor Law Union? And, most importantly, what townland? For a small country, we have found a bewildering variety of ways to carve up the land for administrative purposes. Some, like baronies and Poor Law Unions, are obsolete … Read more "What is a townland? A guide to the Irish land divisions…