The religions of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans, often simply called “classical religion,” are often viewed as ...

When the emperor converted to Christianity, many of the holidays common to Roman society received a makeover. A prisoner ...

It’s obvious these drugs are trimming waistlines across the nation; what may be less obvious is that they might also reshape ...

Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

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Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

Valentine’s Day is that time of the year when lovebirds get extra romantic, singles suddenly become motivational speakers, ...

A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.

Ancient Greece and Rome may have handed down the image of rosy-cheeked Cupids, but their myths about him explore the messier ...

The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did ...

Before Rome awoke, the jurisconsult supervised the grooming of an Indian white elephant, an “exotic” marvel meant to match ...

The role of the ultra-wealthy has morphed from one of shared social responsibility and patronage to the freewheeling ...