In Greek mythology, Daedalus was commissioned by King Minos to build the labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur, a terrible beast ...

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...

The End of the Humanity According to Ancient Greek Mythology. Credit: Stefans02 / Flickr / CC BY-2.0 According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as “The Ages of Man,” during which ...

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...

They came into conflict with the Assyrians, the Phrygians, and the Lydians, among others. Within Greek mythology, they make an intriguing appearance in a very unexpected location, which has caused ...

Greek air traffic controllers are threatening to walk out in a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, threatening flight disruption on the approach to Easter. The industrial action has been called by public ...

More than a century after its initial discovery, the only known amphitheater on the Ionian Islands is finally seeing the light of day. Perched on a hillside on Lefkada, an island off the west ...

Greek mythology has been widely used in the movie industry in the past, from Clash of the Titans to Troy and more. Yet, it hasn’t been featured in many films in recent years for some reason. This ...

These mythological creatures are the cream of the Greek crop. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most iconic beasts and beings from Greek myths. Mark Carney is ...

An Ohio State food spot has closed permanently this week. Apollo's Greek Kitchen, a long-standing family-owned restaurant on High Street, closed after serving as a late-night alternative to pizza ...

The home is named after Queen Phaedra of Greek mythology, whose tragic tale is captured in one of the frescoes. Phaedra, the wife of Theseus, the Athenian king who famously defeated the Minotaur, ...