The expansive world of Greek mythology features complex characters and favorites that have become ancient storyline staples. This encyclopedia by the Roman family is an accessible and ...

From ancient myths to modern superstitions, all cultures — even modern ones — tell stories about the moon.

Hades 2's major update introduces a new Titan and adversary who promises to shake up Hades 2's story and conflict in ...

These timeless stories from ancient Greece or Greek mythology have been reinterpreted for modern audiences in engaging and ...

The Encyclopedia is divided into three parts. The first contains case studies, by leading experts, of over fifty hunting and gathering peoples, in seven major world regions ... find a wealth of ...

Vernacular - or traditional - architecture encompasses most of the buildings of the world. This encyclopedia is the first to show the remarkable diversity of the buildings constructed and lived in by ...

The first expensive book I can remember owning was a collection of world mythology. The pages were glossy, weighty, and every page had an elaborate illustration. The hardcover book felt hefty ...

In Homer’s Odyssey, the episode of the witch Circe is one of the most deliciously intriguing of the epic. She is often ...

Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) are intertwined with the Greek myth of Narcissus, their namesake. According to the World History Encyclopedia, in Greek mythology, Narcissus was incredibly handsome.

Who decides what to name hurricanes — and why do they pick the names they do? Social media users have long claimed ...

There are several derivations of the meaning of the Holy Grail that come from Christian mythology. For example, some people believe it was the cup Jesus drank from at the Last Supper. Some say it ...