According to Greek mythology, King Minos was a powerful king of Crete in the distant past. He appears in some of the most famous Greek myths, such as the story of Icarus. ... The Ancient Greek Goddess ...

The Greek goddess Atalanta was known for her many athletic exploits, including sailing with the Argonauts and even wrestling with Peleus. Here, she is shown on an exquisite piece of Black-figure ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. May 1 is also known as May Day and International Workers’ Day, and there are often workers’ rallies and strikes that take place on this day ...