Athena

The discovery of Troy at Hisarlik in the 19th century by Heinrich Schliemann is still regarded as one of the most striking examples of Greek mythology and archaeology coming together. However, how do we know that Schliemann really did discover...

Forget cats, witches, and skeletons—figures from Greek mythology make the most impressive Halloween costumes. From frightening creatures, beautiful goddesses, and powerful heroes, ancient Greek myth provides all the inspiration you need for the best costume. With some creativity and crafting...

Sophocles' tragedy Ajax, about a triumphant Greek hero of the Trojan War who was driven to suicide, powerfully explores the anguish of war

Israeli police arrested an American tourist at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on Thursday for smashing prized Greco-Roman statues. The individual, identified as a 40-year-old American man, remained under investigation for deliberately defacing the invaluable sculptures, according to law enforcement...

The ancient Greek and Roman gods are often virtually indistinguishable, but the two neighboring Mediterranean civilizations perceived their respective gods of war, Ares and Mars, very differently. Mars was a patron deity of Rome and was beloved by its people....

Greek American Maria Menounos welcomed her daughter Athena Alexandra via surrogate recently and announced the news to Us Weekly on Wednesday. The TV host and her husband Keven Undergaro eventually welcomed their "miracle baby" towards the end of last month...

The story of how Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, attained its current name is a foundational Greek myth. Unbeknown to many, the city actually had several names throughout its 3,400 years of recorded history. The initial name...

Greek-French filmmaker Romain Gavras’ latest film Athena has premiered on Netflix with a primordial bang. Critics and fans alike are raving about its opening scene, which sets the tone for Gavras’ daredevil take on race, revenge, rebellion, and redemption. Athena...

  A 2,300-year-old image depicting the birth of the Greek goddess Athena has been unearthed by scientists studying the remains of a Biblical site in Israel, local media have reported. The find in e-Tell, just north of the Sea of Galilee,...

Archaeologists have started excavation works in order to unearth the Temple of Athena in the ancient city of Aigai, in the Yuntdağı region of the province of Manisa, Turkey. According to Hurriyet Daily News, the Temple of Athena, in the...