They’re ancient, they’re enigmatic, they’re larger than life. Some have the celestial might to destroy entire civilizations. And they’ll be visiting soon. No, we’re not talking about the in- laws, ...

The great Greek Gods and heroes of Greek mythology such as the almighty Zeus and Heracles continue to fascinate people today. Whether you know of some, or none at all, click through the gallery to ...

Socrates died for allegedly denying their existence. Aristophanes drew laughs by dramatizing their foibles. Prometheus endured endless torment after stealing fire from their midst. They are the ...

Everyone’s heard a thing or two about Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty; Neptune, the god of the sea; Thor, the god of lightning; and Ra, the god of the sun. But how well would you be able to ...

Lorich uses her obsessive personality for good by learning way too much about video game lore. Need someone to break a story down? She's your gal. You know her, you love her, she's the worst Sage main ...

Greek mythology is perhaps the most fascinating and intricate collection of stories and legends that have captivated people for centuries. It encompasses epic battles, heroic quests, tragic love ...

Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this week. The unexpected find happened during excavation ...

In 1781, astronomer William Herschel discovered a new planet. He wanted to name it Georgian Sidus (George’s Star) after King George III, but all of the other planets in the solar system were named ...

An essay by Marianne Bonz describing the myriad of religious options available in the Roman Empire. Bonz is managing editor of Harvard Theological Review. She received a doctorate from Harvard ...