Daegal — a druid from Camelot in King Arthur whose name means “dweller by the lake.” Finn — another name for Fionn mac ...

A new exhibition is spotlighting the women who have long been sidelined in histories of the Roman Empire—from mothers and weavers to entrepreneurs and influential tavern owners ...

The ancient Dacians, ancestors of modern-day Romanians, were a remarkable civilization that flourished in the territory of ...

The result? A list of the most “beautiful” female and male names, featuring Greek gems alongside other origins, all evoking ...

Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and also served as a messenger of the gods. Iris was a prominent figure in many ancient myths.

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Minoans may have invented the first portable eclipse calculator, predating the Antikythera mechanism by over a millennium.

Ever wondered why ships are often given female names? Explore the historical roots and cultural reasons behind this maritime ...

The Iraqi-American artist’s work has been brought into dialogue with ancient artefacts in a first for the Athens-based museum ...

Its recorded history begins with Greek mythology, when the goddess Athena was said to have gifted an olive tree to the city, giving Athens both its name and its ancient symbol, according to Greeka.

“We know the names of many female artists and writers, but possess the works of few.” (p. 3) ...

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