In Syria the provisional government led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham has removed the term “gods” and images of statues from the school curriculum. Men destroy statues so that the statues do not destroy ...

Remarkable archaeological finds are telling a new story of how prehistoric humans turned clothing from a necessity into a ...

For centuries, Lord Rama has been revered as an incarnation of Vishnu and the ideal king. Yet, skeptics have often dismissed ...

From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...

Archaeologists have discovered multiple artifacts depicting ancient Greek deities in the ancient city of Finziade in Sicily.

Lelex is credited with establishing the initial societal structure of early Sparta and played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for what would become a ...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.

Anyone who reads this column regularly knows how much I enjoy seeing a conjunction of the moon and Venus in the western sky at dusk. I’m not sure why it’s ...

While Charon is currently listed as a satellite or moon by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), consideration is being given to it perhaps being classified as a dwarf planet in its own right, ...

The next quasi-satellite in the solar system now has an official name. Cardea is a companion of the Earth and was discovered more than 20 years ago.