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A Winged Dragon (detail) in a bestiary, 1278–1300, unknown illuminator, Franco-Flemish. Tempera colors, pen and ink, gold leaf, and gold paint on parchment, 9 3/16 × 6 7/16 in. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Ms. Ludwig XV 4, fol. 94.
For many centuries there has been an important crossing point on the river Wye close to where Goodrich Castle stands, creating one of the major routes between England and Wales. This is perhaps one reason why Goodrich was sited here. After the Norman Conquest of 1066, many castles were built along the border. The history […]
Katz Castle, above St. Goarshausen, was built in 1371 by the powerful Counts of Katzenelnbogen.
The Virginia Devil Monkey is another creature from the folklore of the Appalachian region. According to legend, the Devil Monkey is malevolent and dangerous, preying on humans. The Devil Monkey is said to be a medium-sized (3-5 feet or 1-1.5 meters), ape-like creature with powerful legs, 3-toed feet with sharp talons, and a thick tail. […]
Afternoon view of this classic black 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
The Raven Mocker is a creature from the folklore of Native American tribes in the Southeastern United States. According to legend, the Raven Mocker is a malevolent spirit that preys on the sick and dying. It’s said to take the form of a large bird with raven feathers and sharp talons or an old person. […]
John Hillerman, Jillie Mack and Tom Selleck while shooting a scene for Magnum Pi in 1985
Afternoon country view of this classic 1958 Snowcrest White Chevrolet Corvette
The Appalachian Silver Giant is a creature from the folklore of the Appalachian region of North America. According to legend, this massive humanoid creature has shaggy silver fur and eyes that glow in the dark. It is described as being almost 10 feet (3 meters) tall and weighing over 500 pounds (227 kilograms), making it […]
According to legend, the Appalachian Smoke Wolf is a fierce predator that hunts at night and feeds on livestock, wildlife, and the occasional human unlucky enough to cross its path. Physical encounters with a Smoke Wolf are extremely rare, but those who have seen it describe it as a large, wolf-like creature with black fur […]