In the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome, the harpies were a group of animal-human hybrid monsters on par with other such mythological creatures...

In Ancient Greece, gyms—known as gymnasia—were spaces where the core of what it meant to be a Greek man was forged, defined by olive oil, dust,...

The Pillars of Hercules, also known as the Pillars of Heracles, are a geographical feature mentioned frequently in ancient Greek texts. They are most...

Even to this day, the legacy of ancient Greek athletes survives. Modern gym-goers will often comment that their goal is to get the body of a Greek...

The issue of who was considered Greek during the era of ancient Greece has been a matter of broad scholarly debate for centuries. The question of who...

Minoan Genii are mythological creatures that reflect the influence of Egyptian deities, offering a striking example of how Eastern Mediterranean...

Archestratus, an ancient Greek poet and philosopher in the mid 4th century BCE from Sicily, is often referred to as the Father of Gastronomy.

Advertising and marketing flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Although they lacked the sophistication of modern advertising campaigns, there were...

Male beauty and strength were highly valued by the ancient Greeks, as evidenced by sculptures and other works of art, and were celebrated at a special...

It is something of a cliché for modern politicians to stand before marble columns and invoke the legacy of Ancient Athenian democracy, as if we were...