For decades it was thought that the family system of the ancient Egyptians was very similar to our own. However, Ph.D.

From Greek goddesses to Norse heroes, these legendary names come with built-in stories. These names are perfect for your baby ...

A gold ring inlaid with a beautiful red gemstone was buried beneath the floorboards of a Hellenistic-era house in Israel's ...

There are at least fourteen major operas that are based on Greek mythology, showing how much it still speaks to us today over ...

Still, given the hand-wringing and self-righteous mudslinging that have accompanied recent Gauguin exhibitions, the time is ...

As one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood, it felt written in the stars that Meryl Streep was destined for the big ...

Alexander had a love-hate relationship with his father, King Philip II of Macedonia. While at times he appeared to be the ...

It’s been called a curse, a charm, even a fashion statement. The evil eye, a centuries-old belief said to repel envy and ...

From the cosmic to the mutated to the criminal kingpins, Marvel Comics has some of the best villains ever. But which count as ...

This week, see how gold is leaking from the planet’s core, watch sharks sharing a communal meal, unearth Egyptian tombs, and more.

Nakshatras, lunar constellations in Vedic astrology, serve as an ancient cosmic GPS, dividing the zodiac into segments influencing personality, karma, ...