Ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras, a religious skeptic, faced exile and burning of writings after questioning the ...

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

History is full of unsolved ancient Egyptian mysteries, including why one of their gods looks like a snake with a pair of legs. Imagine attending the divine design meeting where this unusual ancient ...

Experts think an ancient Egyptian scroll could confirm the existence of a lost race of 'biblical giants'. The Nephilim are ...

While the modern Olympic games have been underway in Paris, an ancient Olympian has been unearthed thousands of miles away. A marble bust of Zeus — the Greek god of the sky and thunder, who was ...

Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient sun god temple in Egypt, which showed signs of being modified into a residential area after a century of use. Excavations at Abu Ghurab, about 16km (10 miles) ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a series of tombs dating from about 1,800 to 4,800 years ago, some of which contain colorful mummy masks and even the childlike statue of the god of silence, ...

An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Ancient bronze artifacts dedicated to a warrior god have been uncovered in a fortress that dates back to around 2,700 years ago. The bronze items—three shields and a helmet—were found during ...