Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

What did a signature mean in the ancient world, and how much can we trust what they seem to tell us? by Sarah E. Bond March 30, 2023 April 1, 2023.

SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and Roman People" or "The Senate and People of Rome." Initially, this acronym was meant to symbolize the ancient Roman ...

Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs.

T here are a growing number of Marxists today. By which I mean followers of Groucho, not Karl. “Whatever it is, I’m against it,” Marx sang in his 1932 film, Horse Feathers.. “I don’t ...

In his book The Swastika and Symbols of Hate, Heller says: "The swastika is an ancient symbol that was hijacked and perverted, twisted into the graphic embodiment of intolerance." ...

Suffice it to say that the sound of this ancient instrument sends chills through those who hear it. The last day of the High Holy Days, Yom Kippur, is the most intense.

The Lost Meanings of Biblical Names. The festival of Hanukkah, which starts this weekend, should remind us that translation can sap the ancient power of religious names. By . Aviya Kushner.