The discovery of the helmet of Miltiades, who fought in the Battle of Marathon, is one of the most important archaeological ...

Siren enters English through Latin sīrēn, from the Greek Seirēn. In its earliest form, it names the mythic beings themselves. The etymology does not point to beauty or danger so much as compulsion. A ...

Hangovers have plagued humans since the time of the Ancient Greeks, when philosophers and physicians sought natural cures.

From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year's ...

The Roman writer Cicero (106-43 BCE) recalls how a wealthy lady named Clodia would take gold (perhaps bars or ingots or ...

Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as the West's first scientist, believed the whole Earth was suspended on ...

Known as a kore, this 2,500 year-old-statue is a fusion of ancient aesthetics and a symbol of cultural exchange between the ...

For most people, the name Jesus feels settled, familiar, and deeply tied to memory. And over time, repeated use makes a name ...