A mummified "mermaid" was caught in a fishing net in the 1700s and kept as a sacred object in Japan. Researchers discovered the mysterious artifact was made of bones, pufferfish skin, and animal hair.

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. A mythical mermaid monster from Japanese folklore has made a resurgence in the country’s popular culture ...

A team of Japanese scientists is examining a bizarre "mermaid" mummy that has baffled experts for centuries. The mummy, which is possibly around 300 years old or older, appears to have the upper body ...

A mummified “mermaid” said to grant immortality to whoever tastes its flesh will be probed by scientists in order to reveal its true nature. The mysterious 12-inch creature was allegedly caught in the ...

After a brief break, we're back - now at irregular intervals! Marco, Simon and Nicolas discuss current cinema releases including «Companion» along with some home viewing picks. Long out of reach, ...

From Shakespeare to Disney's Ariel and Darryl Hannah, mermaids make frequent appearances in theatre, literature and film, and are often mentioned in folk tales from all over the world. Now, the ...

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