Stories of the ‘Ghjattu Volpe’ or “cat-fox” passed through island mythology. Locals have considered the feline a real creature since the 19th and 20th centuries.

In the latest book by the bestselling author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls," two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China ...

The deep seas have long captured human imagination, with their eerie, dark depths and mysterious creatures. However, what we once imagined as mythical sea monsters, such as the Kraken or giant sea ...

For thousands of years sirens have lured sailors, haunted coastlines—and shapeshifted through myth and media. Here's how they ...

In Persian mythology, the Simurgh is a massive, feathered guardian figure. Its origin may lie with the bearded vulture, a scavenger bird with a striking appearance that nests in high mountain cliffs.

Giants, Griffins, and Unicorns: Many mythical creatures appear to have body parts from ordinary animals combined in unusual ways.

Visitors look at Giant Squid, part of the “Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids”, exhibition on display at the HistoryMiami Museum, The exhibition opening on July 8th, traces the ...