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

Visiting the studio where she creates her candles, one will easily notice the air filled with the warm, rich scents of ...

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, ...

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The Olympics is a global stage where athletes can make their name, pushing them to their limits as competitors, but what’s left of its ancient spiritual roots?

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

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

Minecraft's Creative mode allows for greater artistic expression. YouTuber Bubbaflubba recreated famous paintings in Minecraft using the World Edit mod. More blocks introduced in Minecraft create ...

Jan van Eyck, one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance period, and often called the pioneer of the Northern Renaissance was an exceptional painter who served under a King and a Duke in ...

Something The Mona Lisa, David, and The School of Athens all have in common is they represent a way of thinking that was ...

Unfettered free market capitalism and the reborn cult of individualism threaten the stability of Europe and the well-being of ...

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, ...