But a globe does. That’s right: One globe—just one—contains the words Hic sunt dracones. Called the Hunt-Lenox Globe, it was built in 1510, making it one of the first European globes ever made.

In The Doldrums With ERED GULDUR, NAMELESS GRAVE, SUBTERRANEAN, And HIC SUNT DRACONES Somber salutations to you, doomers and gloomers. May your mausoleum be merry and your headstone uncluttered.

Crocodiles, with their impressive size and formidable jaws, could have contributed to dragon myths. These formidable predators evoke fear and respect, much like dragons. Particularly in regions like ...