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In recent years, the term “crypto” has become more closely associated with tech bros and blockchains than Bigfoot. Starting July 8, HistoryMiami Museum is reclaiming the word. “Mythic Creatures: ...

A new exhibit at HistoryMiami in downtown Miami explores the origins of mythical creatures such as mermaids, sea monsters, unicorns and even local creatures of lore like the Skunk Ape and Chupacabra.

Encounters with the giant oarfish—the world's largest bony fish—may have inspired sailors to tell tales about fantastical sea serpents. London Natural History Museum Mermaids, sea serpents, manatees ...

A triceratops skull may have served to generate tales about a griffin, a mythical creature with the body, tail and back legs of a lion, eagle’s talons as its front feet, and the beak-like head and ...

Back in the day, as far back as Pliny the Elder, it was widely accepted that mythical creatures such as unicorns roamed the Earth. And while these beings have firmly been labeled as “not real” (for ...

From dragons to phoenixes, legendary creatures have fascinated cultures worldwide for centuries. Now, interactive quizzes let you test your knowledge of myths and folklore while uncovering their ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Museum of Science and Industry’s new exhibition, ‘Giants, Dragons and Unicorns,’ pulls from fables and folklore to explain everything from creatures deep in the sea to fire-breathing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since we started telling stories, mythical creatures have fascinated and terrified humans with their ...