Austro-German folklore has a Christmas villain that may be scarier than Krampus. The villain is a beaked demon-woman who disembowels her victims. Frau Perchta, the "Belly Slitter," sneaks into homes ...

The manga and anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" has become a social phenomenon in Japan and English translations have also been widely distributed overseas. Researcher UE Akiko (Research ...

The world's most famous collection of children's stories began as an academic study for adults, when Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected German folklore in the 1800s. The brothers in later life. Jacob ...

For some it was a walk down memory lane. For others it was a glimpse at their heritage. And for a few it felt like going home. The Heemet Fescht brought culture to life. Held at the Pennsylvania ...

NPR's Emily Feng talks with the German-Syrian duo Shkoon, who are returning to their roots with the release of their new album FIRAQ. Sponsor Message THORBEN DIEKMANN: Shkoon is basically the first ...

FARGO — Experience Germany without leaving Fargo during the Fargo Park District’s German Folk Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at Rheault Farm. 2902 25th St. S. This free event is ...

Aubrie Blauvelt holds a BA in both German and Folklore & Ethnomusicology from Indiana University all the way in Bloomington, Indiana. In her time in Indiana, she focused primarily on storytelling in ...