Some of the wildest legends may actually be rooted in reality. Ancient people didn’t have science textbooks, just bones in the dirt and stories passed around the fire, and sometimes, those stories ...

Some mythical creatures may have started with real animals that looked too strange to explain. This video explores three real-life species whose biology, behavior, or appearance likely inspired ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Some people are so fascinated with mythical creatures that they create their own, ...

The most beautiful aspect of the world we live in is the diversity within our animal kingdom. Birds are particularly colorful, many with a unique pattern of markings that makes it hard to believe they ...

Fascinating intersections between mythology and science captivate our collective imagination. Ancient narratives often mirror contemporary scientific theories and discoveries in surprising ways. Here, ...