The ancient Greek story of Orestes and Pylades is an enduring tale of friendship, and devotion, tested by danger, death, and ...

Uncover 4,000 years of history in Central Crete—from King Minos' throne room to Zeus's birthplace cave. Adventure beyond the ...

The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

In Hades 2, the waking phrase for this aspect is spoken by Circe: "I see you guarding graves of mortals passed into the black ...

One of the greatest stories ever told, Homer’s Odyssey follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home from Troy. This ...

An art historian says he has identified the long-mysterious sitter in "Girl With a Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer.

The massive success of movies like Troy and 30 has led to a resurgence of interest in Greek mythology and history.

Classical Greek texts feature many examples of mortals acting against advice and experiencing adverse consequences, such as Icarus flying too close to the sun or Pandora opening a box containing evils ...

Was Lycurgus of Sparta involved in the founding of the Olympic Games, as ancient Greek tradition claims? What does the ...

From thunder gods to serpent slayers, scholars are reconstructing myths that vanished millennia ago. How much further can we ...