Ancient Greek geographer Pausanias wrote that Lycosura in Arcadia is the oldest city in the world and "the first that the sun beheld." ...

NASA’s new program to return humans to the moon is named after Artemis in Greek mythology. The name Artemis represents a nice example of inclusion and symmetry.

The names of the days in Greek represent a historical shift, with Christian traditions deliberately overwriting the pagan calendar.

Stargazing in March: Behold, the Beehive Cluster - Binoculars or a small telescope will show you why these swarming stars ...

Space the final frontier. But don’t worry we’re not going to be recommending any Spocks or Jim Kirks here! These names are ...

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret religious rites in ancient Greece honoring the goddess Demeter and her daughter ...

In the world of ancient Greek stories, some spirits inspired awe, some inspired worship, and some existed mainly to frighten children into behaving. Among these fearsome figures was Mormo, a night ...

The name "Europe" is derived from the Greek mythological figure Europa, a Phoenician princess who was abducted by Zeus in the ...

The Inca believed the red moon meant a jaguar was attacking and devouring the moon goddess. According to Independent UK, people would shout, shake spears and encourage dogs to bark and howl to scare ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why are so many statues naked? – Artie, age 12, ...

Here are some tips for capturing the striking reddish moon on March 3. But if you don't get the perfect picture, don't worry.

In ancient China, the eclipse was interpreted as a cosmic dragon or dog attempting to swallow the moon whole. During an eclipse, people would bang drums, shoot arrows, or create loud noises to scare ...