Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

South Metope IV of the Parthenon is one of many sculptures from the Parthenon in Greece that have been scattered across the ...

This symbol sends the message that enslaving indigenous people and excluding women from the military are acceptable,” said ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...

In ancient Sparta, the Agoge prepared boys for a lifetime of military service with harsh training that emphasised strength ...

Elon Musk and Neuralink’s Shivon Zilis have welcomed their 14th child, Seldon Lycurgus, named after a sci-fi icon and Spartan ...

Elon Musk has named his 14th child Seldon Lycurgus - with the second name paying homage to a legendary Greek lawmaker who is ...

A stunning fresco discovered in Pompeii depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, the Greek mythical queen ...

AT the height of the Roman Empire, all roads led to, and from, Rome. In Britannia alone — a province conquered in 43 AD and ...

The wellness destination Euphoria Retreat provides services to heal the body and mind in the ancient fortress town of ...

After the emotional high of God of War Ragnarök, many believed the weapons had been laid to rest. But the Ghost of Sparta isn ...

An oligarchy is a form of government where a small group of people — typically, the very wealthy — holds most or all of the ...