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.

If it’s April 9, then it’s time to celebrate National Unicorn Day. This unique holiday is a whimsical tribute to many people’s favorite mythical creature – the unicorn. If it feels a little silly to ...

Sadly, for all of us, but especially lonely middle schoolers, dragons and unicorns aren’t real. There’s no chance that either is going to pull up to the window of your math class and carry you far ...

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 ...

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 ...

No animal is more deeply embedded in Indian mythology than the elephant. Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is revered ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With the majestic wings of a bird of prey and the fierce body of a ...

You might be surprised to learn that many words have origins from ancient Greek and Roman mythological creatures. Here are 12 examples.