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A marble head of Aphrodite and a Roman basilica emerged from one ancient Egyptian city

Egyptian authorities recovered a marble head of Aphrodite and the stone foundations of a Roman basilica from the ancient city ...
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Is the story behind Odysseus’ greatest trick actually Egyptian?

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is finally in cinemas, and with it comes one of the most famous stories ever told: the Trojan Horse. Even if you’ve never read the poets Homer or Virgil, you’ve ...

These people say worshiping ancient Greek gods is a route to modern happiness

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hits theaters this month, but these believers have never stopped worshiping gods like Zeus ...
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Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29.

The Hidden History of the Word "Mentor"

The word "mentor" has its roots in Greek mythology. Discover how a loyal friend of Odysseus-and the goddess Athena-gave us the modern term.

Greek fire was the most devastating weapon in the Eastern Roman empire. But what was it?

Before modern weapons of mass destruction, there was Greek fire (ignis graecus). This was the term medieval Crusaders applied ...

Tom Cruise raves about Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’: ‘I can’t wait to see it again’

Tom Cruise enthusiastically praises Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' after an IMAX screening, calling it an unforgettable ...

Makeup Mistakes That Make You Look Older

If you're a woman of a certain age, the makeup tricks you learned in high school could be aging you. But fear not. We've gathered some tips that can keep you looking fresh at any age.