Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Food, music and culture have made the Italian southern city of Naples famous around the globe. But there ...

It has inspired artists around the world throughout history. Below are six artworks featuring this mysterious animal. Caravaggio’s depiction of this famous chapter from Greek mythology continues ...

Greek mythology often reads like a soap opera for deities ... “The gods are in fact the most powerful work of art created by the Greeks,” wrote Ken Dowden, professor emeritus of classics at the ...

In Naples, red horns — an iconic Neapolitan symbol of prosperity, love and fortune -- are preferred over flowers and ...

The Neapolitan cornicello, a small horn-shaped amulet, has become a popular present that lovers exchange on Valentine’s Day, ...

Ancient Greek vase painting is fascinating, fun, and with few tricks, easy to enjoy. The unique paintings on ancient Greek pottery are like letters from the past. They allow us to learn from the past ...

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this decadent drama about a beautiful young woman is a one-sided meditation on art, desire and spirituality.

This 1813 text is one of the most famous romances in the English literary canon, with over 4 million ratings on Goodreads.