Greek mythology’s influence on modern literature and art is undeniable, forming the basis of storytelling, symbolism, and ...

Critics note a shift in the depiction of Hindu gods towards muscular bodies, influenced by Western ideals. Traditionally, ...

Ancient Greek sculptor Polykleitos set the standard of beauty and harmony in statues with his groundbreaking Canon of ...

High above southeastern Turkey, a forgotten king’s dream of immortality has left behind huge stone figures, ancient myths, and a mysterious tomb carved into a windswept mountaintop.

Hygieia was a prominent figure in both ancient Greek and Roman mythology—she was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine. Hygieia (from whose name we get the word ‘hygiene’) was known as the ...

Greece isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling. It’s where myths breathe through pine-covered hills, marble ruins glow under honey ...

Robin Waterfield’s new translation of Thucydides’ “The History of the Peloponnesian War” offers clarity but little ...

The 176 names of Greek Gods and Goddess, and the 162 individual gods listed in the Egyptian pantheon of gods are actually few. Even the list of 249 Hindu Gods and Goddess names listed in the Hindu ...

The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts ...

Consulting curator Joanna Smith discusses a decadelong journey to open Gallery 12 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.