Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish private bath complex in Pompeii, highlighting the wealth and grandeur of the ancient Roman city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the site said ...

In Ancient Greece, Noumenia, the day of the new moon, was considered to be "the holiest of days," according to Plutarch.

The malleable nature of history, the lies we believe and tell to further our interests, and the way leaders weaponize ...

Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact ...

The statue, now known as the Halsted Athena, portrays the goddess wearing a warrior’s helmet, her hand extended outward as if ...

Our idea of love in modern times has been reduced to the romantic, head-over-heels variety, and it's often seen as the most ...

When it comes to Greek mythology, myth and legend, fairy tales and fantasy, can be just as informative as historical facts.

Ancient mythology continues to captivate our imaginations, bridging the gap between past and present through timeless stories ...

A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...

Zhang further expressed, "This exhibition is not only a visual feast but also an opportunity to deeply understand ancient ...

Take your students into the world of Greek and Roman myths—ancient stories about heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Seven activities introduce students to these stories and their characters ...

They said it had been practised since the time of the ancient Greeks and is used today still by members of the military and professional gymnasts. The experts said: "Calisthenics is a form of ...