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The Zigong International Lantern Festival in China's Sichuan province showcases over 200 traditional lanterns to celebrate ...

The San people in South Africa painted animals that related to their cultural beliefs, but were most likely inspired by fossils discovered in the area. Rock art found in South Africa, and painted two ...

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011. 3D ...

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc. These mythical beings may have roots in actual animals like manatees, giant ...