Ancient myths and legends have fascinated artists and writers long after the civilizations that produced them collapsed. For ...

The image many have in mind of Greek sculptures—noble looking with a bit of an emptiness about the eyes—might be slightly ...

This is the first time that major deities have been found depicted on a relief from an ancient Assyrian palace.

A researcher simulated the Athenian temple’s lighting conditions at different times of the day, discovering that its interior ...

The Temple of Hera, home to the predecessor of the Olympic Games, is one of the oldest religious sanctuaries in Greece.