The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

At a museum recently, I caught myself focusing rather intently on a very specific spot on a statue of Zeus and thinking, ...

For decades, the seabed off the coast of Egypt has been scanned to digitally map the remnants of one of the seven wonders of the world for its resurrection.

Indeed, any one of their military triumphs against the Syrians could have been considered the “miracle of Chanukah,” but it was the retaking of Jerusalem and the rededication of the Temple that ended ...

Rich history and personal traditions make Hanukkah special, with a focus on family rituals, historical significance and the ...

In this article, Levi Attias explores the origin and meaning of the Jewish festival of Chanukah, which started last night.

How is Hanukkah celebrated? Learn the history of the most common Hanukkah traditions that make up the Festival of Lights.

The Greeks did not invent wrestling but they did bring it to a whole new level. They made it into an art form with their ...

For the Ancient Greeks, beards signaled age, status, and virtue, turning these into symbols of masculinity, honor, and social control.

By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Family and friends coming together for the holidays is the perfect excuse to dust off the ...

As with most meaningful holidays, Hanukkah is best celebrated by making it personal. For me, it begins by remembering my father, who died exactly one week before Hanukkah, 44 years ago. His presence ...

When visitors enter the doors of the Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, its newest staff member will likely greet them.