Caduceus — that's the name of Hermes' rod, a staff with two intertwined snakes and wings, which the god, known as Mercury in ...

A private bath complex in Pompeii has been unearthed by archaeologists; the baths highlight the wealth of the ancient city before it was destroyed in AD 79.

Teen Edition" reimagines the story of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice for a younger cast. Based on the thought-provoking musical "Hadestown," which explores love, loss and the human ...

Does the Biblical story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt appear in Greek mythology? This article examines some possibilities.

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

In the anime world, One Piece characters have distinct personalities, skill sets, and backstories, creating a rich tapestry.

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 ...

The Odyssey is an ancient epic poem traditionally attributed to the Greek poet Homer.The monumental epic is divided into 24 ...