Greece's island of Samos was the birthplace of Pythagoras and its fascinating history goes back to the myth of the Argonauts ...

Lamia, one of the lesser-known demons in Greek mythology, is a bit of a shapeshifter, known as a man-eating monster.

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Marvel Comics, like all superhero media, is built on the foundations and stories of ancient mythologies with tales of heroes ...

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, in modern-day Turkey, was an ornate memorial built for Carian ruler Mausolus and overseen by ...

Big dogs play badass roles every day as guard dogs, herding dogs, service dogs, and countless other vital jobs that canines ...

From the pretty-in-pink Alpha Kappa Alpha to the purple-and-gold Omega Psi Phi, the nine Black fraternities and sororities can be found stomping, clapping, chanting, dancing, and singing to signify ...

Paphos is the centre of the cult of Aphrodite herself. With her legendary birthplace on the island of Cyprus, her mark ...

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 ...

O ath-taking signifies a solemn pledge or appeal to divinity. It has long been a familiar expression of truth, loyalty and ...

Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...