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 ...

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

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

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 author of the Myth of Monsters series recommends works that tell, or retell, these strange and wonderful stories for ...

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 ...

Wildfires rage on Greek island of Crete amid deadly European heat wave Blazes are burning in countries including Spain, Greece and Turkey in the wake of record-setting temperatures across much of ...

The detailed depiction of the prehistoric hunter-gatherer, known as the "Margaux woman," is based on various scientific data, including the remains of her skeleton and ancient DNA, according to a ...