The Olympic flame still burns brightly in Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, where the modern-day games have their Greek ...

Imagine hearing the word “echo” and feeling an odd shiver as you call into a canyon, your voice bouncing back as if answering ...

Why is Netflix's Blood of Zeus letting Athena fade away into nothingness despite her being an important god in Greco-Roman ...

Ever wonder why it’s called Europe? The answer lies in ancient mythology, where a Phoenician princess, a Greek god, and a ...

The name George, one of Greece’s most popular, has ancient roots meaning “farmer.” From its connection to Zeus and Saint ...

British author J. R. R. Tolkien's tale of the fall of Númenor was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis.

In the northern Aegean, a hidden gem awaits. Samothrace, with its untouched landscapes and mythical allure, promises an ...

The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in Greek history, appearing in many of the legends of Greek mythology.

From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book explores the mythology, ...