The transition from mythology to rational, scientific thought in Ancient Greece set the foundation for Western civilization.

Among the great philosophers’ names, Socrates stands as one of the most notable. Born around 470 BCE, the ancient Greek philosopher is largely to thank for founding Western philosophy and was even a ...

The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even entire cities.

Step into ancient Athens and discover how St. Paul challenged centuries of Greek tradition with the Christian message in the ...

Nothing calls to mind nonsensical treatments and bizarre religious healing rituals as easily as the notion of Dark Age ...

The notion of living to the fullest by grabbing on to life and holding it tight can be traced to ancient Greece. Our ...

Medieval music specialists Irini Bilini Moraiti and Dimitris Kountouras talk about their distinctive approaches to Early ...

After the bloody wars surrounding the Reformation, and the attempt of all sides to forcibly establish their version of the true religion as supreme, the West brought forth a new view that embraced an ...

Discover the truth! We debunk 25 common myths about ancient civilizations, from pyramid builders to Cleopatra's heritage. Separate fact from fiction and ex ...

Washington, D.C. is famous for its Smithsonian museums, but beyond those well-known institutions the city hides several lesser-known museums worth exploring.

At the heart of the University of Southern California's campus stands the iconic statue of a Trojan warrior, a symbol of strength, resilience, and honor that has come to embody the spirit of the ...

Of the many lead sling bullets discovered at Hippos over the last 26 years, this is the first to carry a message of some kind.