After the conquests of Alexander the Great in Egypt, the Ptolemaic dynasty established Alexandria, the jewel of the ...

Ancient Greek oracles, omens, and sacred calendars shaped decisions from war to marriage and everything in between through superstitions.

The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

Discover fascinating ancient myths and legends – from lost cities to warrior women – that archaeologists and scientists have ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Zionists draw on the military imagery of Hanukkah, while others look to the synagogue prayers that focus on the miracle of ...

"The women of Greek myth finally get to speak in this book, reclaiming their stories from the heroes who silenced them," ...

This article follows our family as we visit the Ancient Agora of Athens. Plus, learn about the history of this iconic ...

Life in the Byzantine Empire wasn’t just a continuation of Rome — it was a transformation. The language became Greek, the gods disappeared, and Christianity became the center of identity. Yet, ask ...

Many Christians worry that writing “Xmas” crosses Christ out of Christmas, but the story of the X is an ancient, deeply ...

Pyromancy refers to the ancient practice of divination—seeking omens, guidance, or spiritual messages by observing the ...

In two thrilling new fictional riffs on Greek myth, Natalie Haynes and Zoe Terakes interrogate ancient stories of heroism and ...