Every culture has an explanation about how we got here. The ancient Greeks were no different. The dramatic story of the origins of humanity in Greek mythology involves love, pain, and a hefty dose of ...

Greek myths of the Amazons blended kernels of truth with male fantasy to create a legend that has lasted for millennia.

A study reveals that amber marked social status for the ancient Mycenaeans due to its connection to the sun and power.

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...

Over the centuries, poets have often used ancient Greece as their "muse," resulting in some of the most magnificent poems ...

With the increase of Sisyphus-related memes being shared on Twitter, it raises the question: Don’t you think the ancient Greeks would have loved memes? What is the story of Sisyphus? Sisyphus — or ...

Fascinating intersections between mythology and science captivate our collective imagination. Ancient narratives often mirror contemporary scientific theories and discoveries in surprising ways. Here, ...

In the Amfissa Valley, an ancient footpath winds through thousand-year-old olive groves to the ancient ruins of Delphi — and a haunting cave shrouded in legend and folklore.

Each month, the Columbia Public Library offers selections from its collection related to a current best-seller or hot topic. Librarian Katherine Gale compiled this month’s selections. Mythology has ...

Mythological retellings have been all the rage in recent years. This small sub-genre of historical fiction takes the stories that make up the very fabric of our society and adapts them for more modern ...