The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...

Each Valentine’s Day, when I see images of the chubby winged god Cupid taking aim with his bow and arrow at his unsuspecting ...

March was once the first month of the year for ancient people who lived in Earth’s Northern Hemisphere. Our forebears widely regarded this month as a time for new beginnings after the dark ...

Even by Italian Filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino's over-the-top standards, this ode to a beautiful young woman is dying of thirst ...

Ruled by Hades, the god of the underworld, the infernal rivers of Greek mythology are often mentioned in ancient literature.

In several graves, ancient curse tablets known as defixio have been found, calling upon gods to punish various wrongdoers, ...

Excavations at the former Porte Madeleine hospital in Orléans, France, have revealed dozens of burials dating back to the ...

Discover the legendary city of Troy and the vibrant town of Çanakkale, where ancient mythology meets modern history ...

Vice President JD Vance sparked debate online after using the theological concept to defend Trump's position on immigration. But what does it mean?

Lounging alongside the Adriatic Sea, on the famed Dalmatian Coast, Split is a bustling metropolis, serious port city, major ...

Flights to Lisbon from Manchester with TAP Air Portugal during February half term start at a very reasonable £134pp return.