In the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome, the harpies were a group of animal-human hybrid monsters like the sirens and the sphinx.

In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and ...

There are several ancient monuments proving that our predecessors possessed knowledge of astronomy and used it for practical purposes.

Greek writer and philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis once said, “All my life, one of my greatest desires has been to travel, to see ...

North Star Military Figures previewed even more of the Warriors of Athena miniatures they are going to be releasing to support the new Joseph A. McCullough skirmish game via Osprey Games. More gods ...

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When you want to feast on flavors like fresh lemon, brined olives and buttery olive oil, head to one of the best Greek restaurants in CT. These eateries specialize in Greek cuisine, from old-world ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The annual Clearwater Greekfest is happening this weekend. The event is hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, which is located on Old Coachman Road. Admission and parking ...

A ziggurat (also spelled ziqqurat) was a raised platform with four sloping sides that looked like a tiered pyramid. Ziggurats were common in ancient Mesopotamia (roughly modern Iraq) from around 4,000 ...