The great mass of waters killed many thousands of people by drowning … the lifeless bodies of shipwrecked persons lay ...

A decades-old archaeological mystery has finally been cracked: A strange sticky residue found in 2,500-year-old bronze jars ...

Before Zeus raised his thunderbolt and before the Titans carved their legacy into the heavens, there were the Primordials — the Protogenoi. These were not gods of sky or sea, but the raw elements of ...

The olive tree in ancient Athens was safeguarded by strict laws, highlighting its role as a sentinel of Athenian prosperity ...

Built as a church and repurposed during its 1,500‑year history as a mosque, a museum and now a mosque once more, the Hagia ...

Sami reviews the first chapter of the Myth-Speaker adventure path, The Acropolis Pyre, for the Pathfinder roleplaying game.

QUEEN ANNE’S LACE lace is part of the family Apiaceae, and is also known as wild carrot. Its cousins are caraway, celery, ...

For thousands of years sirens have lured sailors, haunted coastlines—and shapeshifted through myth and media. Here's how they ...

Think whitewashed walls, world-renowned cuisine, and sunset views—right from your hotel room. These are the 10 best hotels to ...

The legacy of the veil can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome, where brides wore veils not to look good, but to stay hidden—from jealous gods or evil spirits, and sometimes even from the groom ...

The bond of the Jews to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea spans three thousand years and is one of ...

From fairytale castles to ancient ... mythology and daily life. Step back 4,000 years to Europe's first advanced civilization. These Minoan sites showcase the sophisticated Bronze Age culture that ...