In ancient Greece, kissing was not considered strictly romantic or intimate; rather, kissing was a often a greeting between ...

Elephants have been a powerful symbol of wealth and power since ancient times. But how did the symbolic meanings of elephants ...

Amazons fight Greeks on a terra-cotta lekythos (oil flask) from the fifth century B.C. Amazon battle scenes, known as Amazonomachy, were popular in ancient Greek art. Metropolitan Museum, New York ...

These solar-powered names are charming and unique. From names that mean "sun" to names that reference July's beautiful ...

When Alexander the Great’s empire reached India, it created a surprising cultural crossroads. Some Greeks living in the ...

Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for ...