Hygieia was a prominent figure in both ancient Greek and Roman mythology—she was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of ...

The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, are twin heroes of ancient Greek myth symbolizing brotherhood, courage, and divine guidance.

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THE GOLDEN ROAD: How Ancient India Transformed the World ... of India is strongly stamped on the history of both the East and ...

First-generation Iranian American educator and author Ryan Bani Tahmaseb honors his father, an immigrant from Iran, and his ...

One of Igor Mitoraj's most spectacular works, the monumental sculpture "Tindaro", went under the hammer this week at the ...

Francisco Goya painted 'Saturn Devouring His Son' on the walls of his country villa. The mysterious image has haunted art ...

This gilt-copper nose ornament, discovered at the archaeological site of Loma Negra in northern Peru, depicts the important ...

Nihilism: There are no enduring principles or values apart from the changeable whims of the leader; this annihilative impulse is contemptuous of human life and will ultimately lead to social and ...

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When it comes to fantastical book series that shaped our childhoods, Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians is one of ...