Self-tormenting practices were all the rage in ancient Byzantium, from wearing chains to living on top of small pillars—and ...

The cult of the ancient Greek goddess Athena allowed certain Athenian women liberties that extended beyond the roles of ...

Widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of modern archaeological science, the DAI pioneered the transition from indiscriminate digging at archaeological sites to the systematic excavation and ...

Artemis is generally known as the ancient Greek goddess of hunting; however, she was a deity with various cults associated ...

Why is it so difficult to find documentation of life in ancient Greece written by women? Examine the factors that prevented most ancient Greek women from producing art or literature — or living ...

In his speech, Thomas Bach, who was elected IOC Honorary President for Life during the 144 th IOC Session in March, said: “Today is a day of gratitude. Today is a day of confidence. Today is a day of ...

Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side that hardly finds its way into textbooks. Under the neat image is a world ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site on Tuesday, two days before the contest to elect a new leader. Rain at ...

Greece is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Its history includes legends of gods and titans, love and ...

UPI NewsTrack Sports Hewitt falls at Pacific Life Open INDIAN WELLS, Calif., March 16 (UPI) -- Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela upset Lleyton Hewitt, two-time defending champion, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, Monday in ...