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Giant Squid Attacks in Newfoundland

The Vikings called it the Kraken. The Bible called it Leviathan. But today we think these fearsome, mysterious sea monsters were giant squids. By…

April 23, 2023

1800s Newfoundland Strange Tales Long Read Popular

Shanawdithit. The photo is from Library and Archives Canada. It is thought to be her, though it’s not entirely sure. The painter was either…

September 8, 2021

1600s and Before Newfoundland War Women Long Read Popular