The names and symbols associated with the zodiac signs are deeply rooted in ancient mythology and traits attributed to each ...

An ancient Roman statue of Athena, unseen for almost three centuries, resurfaces in Chicago after an acquisition by Halsted A ...

Nowadays, we probably never stop to think about why money was invented. If you are a cynical person, you won't be surprised ...

The styles of ancient Greek pottery and the strange effigies of the Olympic god Hermes which were used in ways few moderns ...

Instead of trying to break down the art of naming a child, let’s try something different and use art as inspiration for the ...

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.

An iconic South African wine producer, known for social justice as well as amazing wines, had a rare encounter with one of ...

Carmenta, also known as Nicostrate, had a festival dedicated to her, the Carmentalia, and was often represented with a crown ...

A new exhibition in Athens uses art and antiquities from the Cyclades islands to reveal the experiences of ancient Greek ...

Perched on a high rock near Corinth are the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, which once housed a thousand prostitutes.

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