Homer tells us that ancient Greek hero Odysseus spent seven years on the island of Ogygia, a place that could be Ireland ...

Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, ...

Archaeologists believe that a wealthy family that enjoyed a rousing lifestyle commissioned the piece to reflect their identity.

An announcement on June 9 from the Greek Ministry of Culture cites the discovery of a rare underground spring cistern dating ...

In ancient Greek mythology, you could also find powerful women shown as monsters who are generally defeated by male heroes. One of these was the deadly sirens. Half bird, half beautiful woman, they ...

the ancient Greeks glorified their own freedom. From craggy mountain ranges to its vast surrounding ocean, the environment inspired the Greeks to imagine heroes, monsters and epic quests into the ...

Few figures in ancient mythology remain as legendary to this day as Odysseus, the fabled Greek king of Ithaca who devised the ...

Haut-relief sculptures on the sarcophagus show a wine-drinking contest between Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and the legendary Roman hero, Hercules.

The team now believe the Agios Athanasios is the previously-referenced site of the Odysseion—the center of a cult of hero ...

Archaeologists say the marble coffin is the first of its kind found in the region. The story it depicts is more often seen in ...

This show is lit up by sinuous harmonies and heart-melting ballads, but the warmth evaporates when the music stops ...

The first official footage reportedly debuted in theatres on Tuesday (1 July). There has been no indication as to when the ...