The peacock plays a role in Greek mythology as the symbol of the goddess Hera, the consort of Zeus. Originally from India, where they were symbolic of...

The peacock plays a role in Greek mythology as the symbol of the goddess Hera, the consort of Zeus. Originally from India, where they were symbolic of...

Depictions of the bee appear very early in the development of coinage in ancient Greece, with Ephesus, an ancient city in Ionia (Aegean coast of Asia...

Children in Ancient Greece played with sophisticated figurines that, much like modern Barbies, reflected the society and aspirations of their time....

A gold heist in Ancient Greece on the prosperous island of Sifnos is considered to have been among the largest in recorded history. The Sifnos island...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. Records of ancient Greeks...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. Records of ancient Greeks...

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...

Animals played a wide-ranging role in the life of the ancient Greeks, which initially started for their practical use and gradually went far beyond...

Waffles are one of the oldest delicacies in the world. Their history dates back to Ancient Greece and a type of bread called obleios, or wafers, which...