Hygieia was a prominent figure in both ancient Greek and Roman mythology—she was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine. Hygieia (from whose name we get the word ‘hygiene’) was known as the ...

The traitors of Ancient Greece not only betrayed their city-states, family, and friends but also divine law. Painting ‘Death of Alcibiades’ by Philippe Chery. Credit: Public Domain In Ancient Greece, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Herb Society will delve into the dark side of botanical history when it presents Ancient Poisons at its Oct. 27 meeting at the Biddle House in Tottenville.

Many of us are heading to the beach to bask in the sun and unwind as part of our summer vacations. Research has shown that spending time at the beach can provide immense relaxation for many people.

The Greek poet Crinagoras of Mytilene (1st century BC–1st century AD) once addressed a little poem to an earthquake. He asked the quake not to destroy his house: Earthquake, most dread of all shocks … ...

The Dutch striker has become the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands, entered the TOP-5 scorers in a World Cup Qualifying campaign overtaking Kane, and scored a goal and provided two assists in ...

Before philosophers, democracy, and empire, there was a land of scattered tribes surrounded by sea and stone. This video uncovers how geography, trade, and war gave birth to one of the greatest ...

Thieves recently targeted a prominent cultural institution in Wales, stealing precious ancient jewelry from its gallery, officials said. St. Fagans National Museum, one of the most visited museums in ...

Glaciers in California’s mountains are disappearing fast and will likely be gone by the end of the century. Geologists found that these glaciers have been in place since before humans came to the ...

This video examines the decline of Classical Greece after the age of Athens and Alexander, tracing how political domination by Hellenistic kingdoms and Rome brought stability but also cultural ...

Skull from Hubei Province is about a million years old Researchers conducted digital reconstruction on skull Study has implications for Homo sapiens lineage timeline Sept 25 (Reuters) - In 1990, an ...