Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

European maps from the Middle Ages are full of strange lands, legendary races and fabulous monsters. Only the Church with the help of God was able to provide protection against these horrors. The ...

Unknown artist, "Snail" (c. 1350), The Netherlands, illumination on parchment from Jacob van Maerlant's Der naturen bloeme (image via Wikimedia Commons) "Very often, people think that they're laughing ...