Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

Woodcarving artist Fiona Gazepis  has been captivated by the sacred beauty of wood since childhood where according to her ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

The ancient faith dating back to 1700 B.C. is in danger of becoming extinct if its dwindling followers don't find a way to ...

The British Museum should return the ancient treasures to Greece for the sake of art, not nationalism.

This January marked the start of my second semester as a theatre student at Florida State University. In previous blogs, I’ve ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Ancient Greek vase painting is fascinating, fun, and with few tricks, easy to enjoy. The unique paintings on ancient Greek pottery are like letters from the past. They allow us to learn from the past ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece said Friday they have arrested a suspect accused of setting up online auctions to sell ancient Greek artifacts across multiple countries, including the ...

A headless and armless small marble Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic period turned up in the trash in Thessaloniki.

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, ...