Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they stop being used?

From its origins — whether in Ancient Rome, medieval England, or Renaissance Europe — to today, April Fools' Day has always ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...

Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.

A stunning study of Octavian’s victory monument in Nicopolis, Greece, reveals how massive ships gave him the edge in the 31 ...

Feast your imagination on a brilliant, brand new Hunger Games adventure, get lost in the mists of time with a thrilling ...

Ancient Athens celebrated the Spring Equinox as one of the most important feasts, a celebration of resurrection following ...

Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...

Every year on March 17, people around the world don green attire, attend parades, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that honors Ireland’s patron sa ...

From perfectly smoked brisket to juicy ribs and flavorful sausages, this platter is a feast worthy of the holiday. Fire up the grill, grab a pint, and let’s get cooking! Top Democrat Schumer ...

For the Romans, the grape harvest was a time of celebration, marked by feasts, ceremonies ... at Villa Cuomo continues to provide crucial insights into daily life in ancient Rome, from economic ...