But when were giant squids discovered, and why did it take so long to find the real-life "Kraken"? Let's find out. Do sea ...
Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc.
Hundreds of years ago, our understanding of the sea was even more limited. Sailors came across many strange creatures, which ...
as they explore the real-life inspiration behind fantastic sea monsters of yore that are lurking in the Museum's wet collections. Originating in Scandinavian folklore, the kraken is usually depicted ...