According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.

When one thinks of white, marble art and clear, cerulean waters of Tinos island, Greece comes to mind. The two are synonymous ...

Recently, the world got a rare treat: new frescoes were unearthed from Pompeii that show mythological scenes from the Trojan ...

In choosing this motto, Leo includes the identifying symbol of Augustine, a heart pierced by an arrow. As an art historian, I explain how Renaissance ... The Trinity is the Christian concept that God ...

Folklore has it that the Sun was a bit of a rake Haven t you noticed how sunflowers strain their necks to gaze adoringly at him asks DEVDUTTT PATTANAIk In Roman times Sunday was the first day of the w ...

Every 18 minutes someone accidentally kills another person. When we read or hear about the victims of these tragedies, we ...

Two decades since its establishment, Hangar has become a key international hub for contemporary art in Italy, offering free ...

Historian Faith Tibble examines the origin of one of the most famous images in the Christian world and how it changed over ...

The theme ties together the topics of events during the ceremony week and is reflected in the art program ... s wreath has traditionally been the symbol of the patron of the Conferment Ceremony, ...

An ancient granite pebble included indentations resembling a face, its nose a red dot. A study says it may have had symbolic ...

The Sagittarius glyph is an upward-pointing arrow, symbolising the Archer’s bow and the sign’s constant quest for meaning.

From ram’s horns to the scales of justice, these symbols help tell the astrological story of who you are and how you move ...