The sacred yellow serpents of Asclepius, the porieas, symbolized healing, renewal, divine power in ancient Greek medical and ...

Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for ...

Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings may reflect ancient Greek mythology, including the story of Clytie and Apollo, symbolising ...

An ancient Egyptian city has been uncovered by a team of British and Egyptian archaeologists. Archaeologists from the ...

From Vedic hymns to stone observatories, how ancient India mapped the cosmos, decoded time, and laid the foundations of modern astronomical thought ...

The flowing celestial robes in Dunhuang murals, featuring flying goddesses, and the legendary attempt by Wan Hu to reach ...

The world oracle comes from the Latin word to speak. The oracle was a mortal woman called a Pythia, who acted as a mouthpiece for the sun god Apollo. There were several oracles in the ancient Greek ...

These solar-powered names are charming and unique. From names that mean "sun" to names that reference July's beautiful ...

Leo is the Latin word for "lion," as well as being a summer zodiac sign for babies born from late July to late August.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and ...

From ancient Roman ruins to cascading pools and underground cities, here are the top destinations in the country that ...