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

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Scientists have long tried to uncover the perilous journey humans took to reach the ancient land mass that now makes up ...

Through the ages and across continents, a recurring theme has captured human imagination: Giants. Embark on a quest to unravel the tales, the mysteries, and the realities of the giants who might have ...

Recent excavations in South America have unearthed a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric world, revealing the existence of giant, elephant-sized sloths that once carved massive, 2000-foot-long ...

Almost 2 million years ago, a young ancient human died beside a spring near a lake in what is now Tanzania, in eastern Africa. After archaeologists uncovered his fossilized bones in 1960, they used ...