Where did the names of the most glorious ancient Greek cities derive from? We have all heard of glorious cities like Argos, Athens, Nauplio, Sparta,...

Where did the names of the most glorious ancient Greek cities derive from? We have all heard of glorious cities like Argos, Athens, Nauplio, Sparta,...

How was the sky held up according to Greek mythology? Famously, Atlas the Titan had to hold it up as part of a punishment from the gods. Usually,...

Orpheus, the son of god of music and healing, Apollo, and muse Calliope, was the greatest bard, mystic, and prophet in ancient Greek mythology. He had...

Orpheus, the son of god of music and healing, Apollo, and muse Calliope, was the greatest bard, mystic, and prophet in ancient Greek mythology. He had...

The emergence of the Classical style in Greek sculpture marked the beginning of naturalism in art, a pivotal turning point in Western art that would...

The emergence of the Classical style in Greek sculpture marked the beginning of naturalism in art, a pivotal turning point in Western art that would...

Since ancient times, Ancient Greek legends have been captivated by mythological beasts both terrifying and wondrous. Some of these beings have origins...

Terracotta relief depicting Pelops and Hippodamaia in a chariot. Credit: Stephen Chappell / Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Researchers say one of the...

Terracotta relief depicting Pelops and Hippodamaia in a chariot. Credit: Stephen Chappell / Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Researchers say one of the...