other symbols. In Greek mythology, Perseus (US: /ˈpɜːr.si.əs/, UK: /ˈpɜː.sjuːs/; Greek: Περσεύς, translit. Perseús) is the legendary founder of the ...

Ancient records reveal that a king named Midas really did exist. In fact, there was more than one king with that name.

Helen of Troy is one of the most prominent figures of ancient Greek mythology, and her birth is nothing short of a miracle.

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For several years, Canadian sculptor Evan Penny has considered the Greek myth of Marsyas, the satyr who challenged Apollo to a musical contest and lost. His punishment was to be flayed alive by ...

Though there’s reference to offerings of honey left to Dionysus 1,000 years before mentions of other Greek gods, she says, he’s often forgotten or misunderstood. “Dionysus is the god of ...

The Colossus of Rhodes, a bronze statue of Helios and one of the Seven Wonders stood over 2,000 years ago. Learn about its ...

As Halloween dawns, the monsters are out. They are resurrected through terrifying costumes or through anxiety-inducing ...

Marvel is back – and crucially, back on form. Yes, things were looking a little bit ropey there for a minute, but the one-two punch of box office mega-hit Deadpool & Wolverine and critically ...

At the heart of the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, carved into pink sandstone cliffs, lies an elaborate monument known as the Khaznah, or the Treasury. And buried beneath that edifice ...

Black holes are points in space that are so dense they create deep gravity sinks. Beyond a certain region, not even light can escape the powerful tug of a black hole's gravity. And anything that v ...

Music-driven comedy caper. Andy and the Band risk missing their next gig by taking on super-weird Odd Jobs for their fans. A madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness. ABC iview Home Watch all your ...