The tale of Salmoneus, the king who dared to imitate Zeus, reveals ancient fears of hubris, madness, and divine punishment.

Over time, our connection with these deities has evolved from devotion to embodiment, guiding us into connecting with “the ...

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

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus ...

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

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

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient sarcophagus depicting a scene familiar to many today: a drinking game.

The flowing celestial robes in Dunhuang murals, featuring flying goddesses, and the legendary attempt by Wan Hu to reach ...

To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t ...

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

From jaguars to shooting stars, these rare and meaningful Náhuatl names are steeped in centuries of culture, cosmic symbolism ...