These songs ranged from love songs to numbers about loneliness, often accompanied by a good drink. One of the most familiar ...

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 ...

The cephalopod was first discovered in 1925 when scientists found arm fragments from two squid in the belly of a sperm whale.

kraken aren’t terrible monsters from the sea who destroy our sailing ships and munch on our sailors. They’re kind and helpful. It’s the mermaids who are the real demons. That’s the upside ...