Mermaid folklore exists in cultures all around the world, not just Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Since the announcement that Chloe x Halle singer Halle Bailey would play Ariel in the upcoming ...

When Halle Bailey was cast in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” some critics blasted the decision, proclaiming Princess Ariel could not possibly be Black. But one professor who studies ...

King Togbe Yedy, one of the heads of the convent of the Temple of Mami Wata, poses in front of an altar at the Temple in Ouidah, Benin, on Jan. 11, 2025. Credit - Marco Longari—AFP/Getty Images In the ...

Considering much of Dreamworks Animation’s early (and continued) success falls on transforming one legendary monster – an ogre – into a reluctant hero we love, the studio’s choice to put their stamp ...

Mermaiding, the artistic swimming activity in which people wear mermaid fins and tails, is growing in popularity around the world. The activity has led to the formation of mermaid swim schools, groups ...

Emily Yahr, Valerie June and Dina Bennett talk about how black people have been largely excluded from country music -- an art form rooted in black history. And Danielle Paquette on how controversy ...

While many are still buzzing about the much-discussed diversification of Disney’s reboot of “The Little Mermaid,” the magical world under the sea has already experienced another melanin boost, thanks ...

Yoko Taro first spoke about adding The Little Mermaid to NieR Replicant. He mentioned it was meant to be in the original game. When they didn’t get it in, he noted, “I figured, ‘I did spend the time ...

Reporting from San Diego — “Siren” is not quite like any other mermaid story in pop culture. The cast of the Freeform series explained the show’s unique take on mermaid lore during their visit to the ...

Mystery surrounds the many tales of folklore and superstitions so prevalent along Yorkshire's coastline. Now, delving deeper ...