One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they ...

Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

These Ancient Roman names have been carried by all manner of gods and goddesses, emperors, heroes and scoundrels. They evoke the many great struggles fought in war, the Colosseum, and the Senate.

“It was supposed to resemble a real god or goddess.” Drawing on ancient texts, temple inscriptions, and archaeological ...

An ancient carved stone head, possibly of a Roman god or philosopher, was uncovered beneath a 5th-century church in Rome, ...