The life-sized marble statues of two ancient Greek goddesses have emerged during excavations of a 5,000-year-old town on the island of Crete, archaeologists said Friday. The works, representing the ...

Discover the origin stories of the original influencers, the Olympian gods, and get drawn into a fascinating world where the ancient gods were an important part of everyday life, in the epic ...

The complex had altars for Mercury, Jupiter and Hercules. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One of the most extensive ancient Roman ...

Met Museum’s First Egypt Show in Over a Decade Brings Ancient Gods and Goddesses to Life NEW YORK (AP) — The powerful gods of ancient Egypt are having a get-together on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

We meet Homer, famous writer of Ancient Greece, who introduces us to the Olympians - twelve of the most important gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece - and also Ancient Greek beliefs about the ...

These gods were a bit like humans, but they lived forever and were much more powerful. They felt human emotions, like love, anger and jealousy, and they did not always behave themselves. Every city in ...

Greek mythology is perhaps the most fascinating and intricate collection of stories and legends that have captivated people for centuries. It encompasses epic battles, heroic quests, tragic love ...

Installation view of "Divine Egypt," now open at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through January 2026 Anna-Marie Kellen / Courtesy of the Met This fall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is taking ...

Egyptologist Wilkinson presents a clear, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated (in color and b&w) guide to the bewildering array of Egyptian deities--a complete catalogue of gods and goddesses ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The powerful gods of ancient Egypt are having a get-together on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. That would be at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s been more than a decade since the ...