Learn all about the history and folklore attached to the gladiolus, August's official flower.

The ancient Greeks believed the Sun traveled across the sky in a flaming chariot pulled by four fiery, winged horses. Learn more!

July is the start of many summer events that prompted a wave of weather folklore sayings. See the list!

The Seneca Tribe once believed tornadoes were actually an evil spirit named Dagwanoenyent. Learn more!

Much like a "badger summer"—a period of unseasonable warmth in the middle of autumn—periods of cold snaps during springtime have a name. Learn more about these "Little Winters."

The ancient Greeks believed there were four wind gods — one representing each cardinal direction — each with a personality of his own. Learn more.

Will it snow? Here are some signs from nature you may want to look for.

Perhaps you’ve heard the old proverb that warns not to plant until after the “Three Ice Men” have passed, but do you know who these mysterious Ice Men are? We explain.

Is this saying about March true? We take a closer look at this bit of weather folklore.

Why you might want to skip the wings (but go for the donuts!) when you ring in the New Year ...