The National War Memorial in St. John’s, Newfoundland is an impressive monument. Check out these facts, in which we touch on phrenology, leading-lights and lick-ability.

In a roundabout way, the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake may have led to a classic Newfoundland kitchen party song and a successful Canadian folk-rock band.

After mapping and naming the Newfoundland coast, Capt. Cook brought the word tattoo to the English speaking world.

Mockbeggar in Bonavista, Newfoundland has reputation for being a haunted places... for good reason. Ghosts and mystery bodies abound.

The Newfoundland-Nova Scotia ferry was torpedoed and sank in 1942 killing 137.

Was Happy Adventure, Newfoundland named by pirates?

In 1888 the crew of ship Augusta encountered a sea monster off Newfoundland.

Queen Victoria never visited Newfoundland but her name and actions left an imprint on the island.

Before the Titanic, another White Star ocean liner saw tragedy off Newfoundland. Majestic struck and sank the fishing schooner Antelope.

The story of wolves and coyotes on the island of Newfoundland, from the Newfoundland wolf to the arrival of coyotes and coy-wolf.

The devastating Newfoundland tsunami of 1929 was the result of a series of natural disasters. Read how it unfolded.

Gander, the Newfoundland Dog, is a war hero. Here’s his story.