Greek and Roman gods evoked fear, awe and envy. Their names now control trillions of dollars of your money. Janus, Apollo, ...

Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Perge, Turkey, have discovered five Roman statues, including Aphrodite and Eros.

The religions of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans, often simply called “classical religion,” are often viewed as ...

A Nigerian pastor accused Cupid of being the demon responsible for sin on Valentine's Day. He called for a ban on Valentine's Day celebrations in Nigeria.

While this is the time of year for fun prop bets, gameday meals and Super Bowl squares, it is also the time to research Roman numerals. Every NFL game during the regular season is referred to by the ...

This year's version of the NFL's biggest game is Super Bowl LIX — or Super Bowl 59, if you're not well versed in Roman numerals. Unlike the other major American sports leagues, the NFL uses ...

In fantasy manhwa, gods are often used for world-building or conflict, with many depicted as unseen influencers. Gods can be integral parts of the plot in some manhwa, interacting directly as ...

Winkler, who wrote a book about the salute. There is no Roman art, writing, or coins that display the gesture, according to Winkler. "The gesture of the raised right arm or hand in Roman and other ...

Covered by a thin layer of soil, the artwork depicts a variety of hunting scenes from the Roman era. A charred wooden roof that fell atop the tiles hundreds of years ago may have preserved the ...

For centuries, when families across China gathered for Lunar New Year’s Eve, they would while away the hours playing huluwen, an ancient board game that, depending on the theme, would evoke images of ...

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