Plato lent his name to Platonic love but a new book reveals that the ancient Greek philosopher never advocated love without sex ... part of the University's Faculty of Life Sciences. “The decoded ...

A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a more complex rise to fame than one might think. The birth of ...

In Greek mythology, Aphrodite ... Often featured in pendants and other jewellery, this ancient love symbol continues to hold significance in modern times.

Ancient Greeks knew a thing or two when it came to herbs, and oregano is one that they simply could not do without.

Similarly, violets were a popular symbol of love between women up until the early 1900s. Ancient Greek poet Sappho mentioned “violet crowns”, lavenders and the colour purple frequently in her ...

The primary focus was on a structure designated by the gamma symbol ("Γ") believed ... symbolises love and desire in ancient Greek mythology and is traditionally portrayed as a youthful figure ...