Ancient Greek physicians believed the full moon could unbalance the mind, linking lunar cycles to madness and mental ...

A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in Pompeii over the last few weeks, offering clues about rituals ...

Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were not just experienced ... a social gathering where they participate in rituals related to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and theater. There were also ...

presenting vivid imagery of the initiation rites for followers of Dionysus - the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, theatre and religious ecstasy. The initiation rituals, known as the Mysteries ...

Egyptian archaeologists uncovered an ancient Pharaonic wall, bronze workshops, and child coffins in Luxor, Egypt.

Melbourne's cultural calendar welcomes a landmark international event with the launch of Rituals: Gifts for the Gods, a global-exclusive exhibition presented by the Hellenic Museum in partnership with ...

suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals. It’s the first time scientists have been able to identify chemical signatures of the liquid concoctions sipped ...

The precise purpose of Bes mugs has long remained unclear, experts noted, as previous theries were based on long-told myths about Egyptian rituals. Ancient ... curator of Greek and Roman art ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, the study adds to evidence that statues were more than ...

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we travel to Konya to uncover its rich layers of history, Seljuk architecture, and the ...