Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

The discovery In May 1925 provided fodder for the argument between creationists and evolutionary biologists, but what does ...

Ancient mariners' tales of the terrifying Kraken, a colossal sea monster, have been scientifically linked to the elusive giant squid, Architeuthis dux. Once feared as a ship-destroying beast, modern ...

An artist's drawing of a mosasaur attacking another mosasaur underwater. Scientists have named an ancient species of giant sea lizard with "angry eyebrows" and a stumpy tail after Jörmungandr, a sea ...

Greek myths are full of strange landscapes and mysterious creatures. Among them, Scylla stands out as one of the most ...

Troll 2 is the latest film to feature one of the most captivating monsters drawn from Norse mythology or the legends of Nordic countries.

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Ancient Greek myths of dragons, krakens, and other legendary creatures were inspired by real animals and fossils alike.

Scientists have named an ancient species of giant sea lizard with "angry eyebrows" and a stumpy tail after Jörmungandr, a sea serpent from Norse mythology. The fearsome creature, Jǫrmungandr ...