From Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (“might, strength”) + hild (“battle”), meaning “mighty in battle.” The name ...

Astonishing new archaeological finds and ancient DNA analysis leave no doubt that throughout prehistory women were rulers, ...

The myth of Triptolemus presents him as a hero of agriculture, reflecting ancient Greece’s role as a cradle of early ...

Find out how much you know about American history, ancient times and world events with these easy and hard history facts.

Step into the battlefield of myth and folklore as we explore the formidable gods of war from cultures across the globe. From the relentless Greek Ares to the powerful Hindu Durga, this video delves ...

The cult of the ancient Greek goddess Athena allowed certain Athenian women liberties that extended beyond the roles of mother and homemaker.

In ancient Greek myth, Arachne is a weaver who bests the goddess Athena in a contest, and is subsequently transformed into a spider and forced to weave for eternity.

Ancient Greece was completely dominated by men in almost every aspect of society. Women had little control over anything that happened or decisions being made. Women were forbidden from taking part in ...

One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory for even the most modern or subversive brides.

The facial reconstruction of the Margaux woman on display in June 2025 with Kennis & Kennis in Dinant, Belgium. The model was based on various scientific data, including her skull and ancient DNA.

Greece has arrested a Georgian woman suspected of discarding a cigarette that helped trigger one of several wildfires razing land and threatening homes on the island of Chios.

Canandaigua, N.Y. — A woman involved in a crash Sunday afternoon has died from her injuries. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office said Susan Labigan, 76, of Greece, was driving east on Emerson ...