Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

Greece is known around the world for many things, one of which is its society’s devotion to the foundational role of family.

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On the Greek island of Amorgos, nestled within a cliffside monastery seemingly untouched by time, Father Spyridon Denaxas ...

Since the late 1800s, women have studied Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't always easy to enter the profession. Here are 8 trailblazers who led the way.

Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving IOC member of the seven. The Spanish financier joined in 2001 when his ...

Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and first African to lead the global body. The griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolized strength and ...

A gray skin tone symbolized virtue and bravery, while the white skin of figures of young women "proclaimed grace and glow of youth," according to the museum's description. Color in ancient Greek ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP ... Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and first African to lead the global body. The griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and ...

Women and slaves were welcome to join the dialogue ... attitude of relaxation and tranquillity known as anesis in Ancient Greek. To do this, Epicureans sought to turn their minds away from ...