This ancient myth of Daphne, in which the nymph escape the lustful attention of the god Apollo, has inspired countless retellings in art.

Greece has about 6000 islands, 230 of which are inhabited. Here is a map explaining all of the Greek island groups.

For centuries, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have stirred fascination. These legendary structures, once towering ...

During the Ptolemaic period, Bastet was associated with the Greek goddess Artemis, the goddess of the ... These complexes included large statues, gardens, memorials, as well as a place of worship.

Roman statue of goddess Cybele Despite their current shining white appearances, ancient Greek and Roman statues were once painted in vivid colors and richly decorated with textiles and jewelry.New ...