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.

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

The origins of ancient Greek city names like Athens and Olympia reflect mythology, history, and the development of Greek ...

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

Father Tom Hartman and I created an annual winter custom that sharpened our interfaith instincts. Tommy wrote the Hanukkah ...

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 ...