The awe-inspiring Greek Gods, deeply intertwined with the natural world, were represented through animals which were symbolic ...

Legend has it that when the Statue of Zeus was completed, the king of the gods announced his approval via a lightning bolt.

Nearly 60 works from the legendary Torlonia Collection, hidden for decades, showcase the splendor of ancient Rome at the ...

Hiereiai (singular: hiereia) was the title of the female priesthood or priestesses in ancient Greece. According to the ...

From Zeus at Olympia to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, coins and medals preserve rare glimpses of the Seven Wonders of the ...

I cruised around 8 Greek islands this summer and this uninhabited gem was my favourite - From culture to culinary delights, a Greek island cruise offers plenty to entertain and enrich passengers, says ...

Upon entering, guests are greeted by various deities – Isha's ‘favourite’ Bappa (Lord Ganesha) statues show him playing instruments like the harmonium, tabla, and sitar – a Laughing Buddha, and ...

The Wonder Woman of the prime DC Universe has often acted as the champion of the Greek gods. While some gods, such as Ares, Hecate, and Apollo have been enemies of Diana, for the most part, the Greek ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...