In Ancient Greek, “Rhodon” also means “rose.” Ancient Rhodian coins often depicted the radiant image of the sun god Helios, and some featured nymph Rhodi herself. Furthermore, the rose bush became a ...

Most people know the Colossus of Rhodes as one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, but there are many surprising facts ...

Positioned within the Temple of Zeus, it was a symbol of ancient Greek spirituality and artistic excellence ... The Colossus ...

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Stonehenge, the iconic megalithic monument in England, is closely linked to the winter solstice. The builders of the monument ...

Approaching artistic 'transactions' in this way provides a methodological framework that, although unable to conclusively determine the origin of each symbol, can lead to insights on cultural exchange ...

A rare 1,700-year-old lamp with Jewish Temple symbols has been uncovered in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. Excavation Director Michael Chernin explained the ...

In a world full of divisions “a united European Cyprus, apart from the conditions of prosperity it would create for its citizens, would be an extremely powerful universal symbol”.

As New Year's Eve arrives in Greece, children carrying instruments sing Kalanta, ancient carols filled with wishes for health, wealth, and happiness. This tradition honors Agios Vassilis, the Greek ...

While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a notch further with fascinating traditions rooted in history and symbolism. Forget generic fireworks and ...

A rare 1,700-year-old lamp with Jewish Temple symbols has been uncovered in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Thursday. Excavation Director Michael Chernin explained the ...

The ruins of an ancient Greek monument — filled with gold and marble treasures — were recently discovered in Greece, officials said. Photo from the Greek Ministry of Culture The ruins of a mul ...