Many Greek islands derive their names from mythical heroes, ancient gods and kings, along with geological features.

One aspect of modern May Day celebrations is the preparation of a flower wreath from wild flowers against a background of ...

From the thundering skies to the silent depths of oceans, ancient myths across cultures have spoken of celestial beings ...

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers. They often depicted the cosmos atop coffins. A new survey of such artwork ...