The grim tale of Hansel and Gretel was inspired by an even more disturbing reality. Following a period of global climate change in the 14th century, Europe experienced a famine that had people "so ...

Long before Disney turned Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid into global blockbusters, European writers, editors, and folklorists captivated readers with their fairy-tale collections as early ...

When Amanda Knoxarrived in Italy in September 2007, the University of Washington student thought she was embarking on an exciting junior year abroad. But just a couple of months later, she was ...