For many people, Greek mythology begins and ends with a few familiar faces. The musclebound hero--known as Hercules or ...

Hades' protagonist Zagreus may be trying to escape the Underworld, but that doesn't mean he can't make genuine connections with others while he's there. In addition to challenging roguelike gameplay ...

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient sarcophagus depicting a scene familiar to many today: a drinking game. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook ...

In ancient Athens, there was a custom of sacrificing an ox in the Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus. Credit: Capillon, Public Domain The Diipoleia, also known as Buphonia, was an ancient festival of the ...

A 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus depicting a legendary drinking contest has been discovered in Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday (June 9). Archaeologists uncovered the ...

Conservators of the Israel Antiquities Authority reassembled the marble sarcophagus, which was found in fragments. Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a striking Roman-era marble sarcophagus — the ...

PARIS (AP) — Torches from the Paris Olympics and the crown and wreath of Dionysus worn by singer Philippe Katerine during the opening ceremony are up for auction. Profits from the sale will go to ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BRATTLEBORO — Vermont Theatre Company aims to immerse audiences in ancient Greece and Dionysian culture when "The Bacchae" is performed at 118 Elliot ...

SLIDELL, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Dionysus is set to roll Friday, February 28. The Krewe of Dionysus follows the Krewe of Selene parade route. It starts ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized ...