Ancient Greek temples positioned around the Agora were dedicated to patron gods like Athena for Athens and Zeus for Olympia. These sanctuaries were designed with luxury in mind and decorated with ...

Tattoos were considered a sign of "otherness" in ancient Greece, as it was foreigners and criminals who had tattoos in ancient Greek society.

Sleek, intimidating, and unmistakably Greek, this helmet became a symbol of power across the ancient world. But its design ...

Judge for Yourself From These 5 Ancient Symbols of Luxury and Power, Now on View at the British Museum “Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece,” is on view at the British Museum through August 13.