The dragon head is made of acrylic, and if exposed to enough heat acrylic will first melt, then burn. To help avoid a meltdown, the dragon breathes fire only intermittently. [Jonathan] also gave ...

Dragons were a symbol of luck and protection from natural disasters during the Tang Dynasty, archaeologists said.

Archaeologists found the upper brow of a face followed by two large eyes, and the head of a dragon came into view. Coins, lotus tiles and building materials were also found, according to the release.