According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.

Roman society was, in many ways, surprisingly sophisticated. It built remarkable things like aqueducts that snaked over long ...

Ancient Greek myths have continuously inspired both classical and modern writers, leading them to produce brilliant classic novels.

On the ceiling of the chapel where the cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV is Michelangelo’s kaleidoscopic signifier of a time ...

Archaeologists excavated a muddy canal in the Netherlands and found ancient Roman artifacts and wood posts from after a flood, officials said. Photo from the Municipality of Utrecht Digging into ...

Among the colorful mythologies of Europe, Norse mythology has been attracting a lot of attention in the world of fiction, more than similar systems from Ancient Greece and Rome. In Norse mythology ...

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people all over the world were praying for them, 133 ...

Archeologists have discovered at least six hoards of ancient artifacts on top of a volcanic ... and objects associated with bronze working, all dating back between the Late Bronze Age and Early ...

“The idea that this one Jewish family owns all the central banks is this very powerful idea,” said Rothschild, who is not related to the well-known banking family. “But it’s based on ...

The Roman Empire had two main populations: gods and humans. By its end, there was only one god left. How, and why, did he reign supreme?

The Appian Way Regional Park in Rome announced its recent farewell to a “beautiful” stone head dating back to antiquity. It was discovered during the excavation of a fifth-century basilica.

The start of imperial Rome is officially dated to 27 BCE, when Gaius Octavius Caesar was awarded the name Augustus, signaling his position as emperor. Following his precedent, Rome would be ruled by ...