For mere mortals like me, a ‘PANDORA BOX’ is an artifact in Greek mythology connected with the myth of Pandora in Hesiod’s ...

Many well-known European cities trace the roots of their names back to Greece, reflecting their rich histories.

It’s an object that is small but mighty — and a remnant from a time when archrivals didn’t just get mad at each other. They got even. Known as a “curse tablet,” which was acquired five years ago by ...

How was the sky held up according to Greek mythology? Famously, Atlas the Titan had to hold ... Archaeologists found an ancient Greek votive offering from the 5th century BC on Sicily, southern Italy.

Eryx — Greek, named after a mountain in Sicily. 67. Marek — From Polish ... Nyx — The personification of night in Greek mythology. 80. Draven — English origin, popularized meaning "of ...

According to Greek mythology, Aeolus lived on the island Aeolia, identified today with Lipari or Stromboli, north of Sicily. He kept the winds in a cave and released them to help or impede nautical ...

The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary, also called Borametz and Polypodium Borametz, or “Chinese polypody,” is a plant shaped like a ...

The Fountain of Arethusa is a natural spring on the island of Ortygia in the historical centre of the city of Syracuse in Sicily. According to Greek mythology, this freshwater fountain is the place ...

Now after ten months of building, Pillar of Hercules returns in 2022 as a public park open to anyone looking for a romantic and neoclassical fantasy destination where you can learn about Greek and ...

Friends and family of the victims who died when the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Italy are remembering their ...

History buffs will want to visit this ancient Greek theater, overlooking the Ionian ... The theater is located on Sicily's northeastern coast. Tickets cost 10 euros (or about $11) to visit the ...

Heavy rain battered Sicily from Tuesday to Wednesday, sweeping cars into the sea and damaging homes. Italian firefighters conducted over 70 rescue operations, addressing flooding, blocked roads ...