Perched on a high rock near Corinth are the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, which once housed a thousand prostitutes.

A thick layer of volcanic mud preserved Pompeii as it was in 79 CE, offering a unique glimpse into life in the Roman Empire.

See, the way Valentine's Day is celebrated has transformed over time. The modern iteration of the holiday, with all its rosy ...

A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...

A wildfire in southern California reached the grounds of the Getty Villa Museum which houses exquisite exhibits from ancient ...

Heraklion From its yacht-decorated Venetian harbour to its lofty walled bastions, Crete’s capital rewards wanderers, and the ...

Mars currently has two satellite moons – Phobos and Deimos – the twin sons of Ares, the god of war (Mars in Roman mythology) ...

Well, in many cultures, that’s precisely what a patron god or goddess does. These divine figures are not just distant, mythological characters; they play an active, guiding role in the lives of their ...

Friday is a sacred day in Hinduism, dedicated to goddesses Lakshmi and Santoshi Mata, symbolizing wealth, contentment, and spiritual well-being. Worship practices include fasting, lighting lamps ...

Take your students into the world of Greek and Roman myths—ancient stories about heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Seven activities introduce students to these stories and their characters ...