The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Asclepius was a demi-god son of ...

A private bath complex in Pompeii has been unearthed by archaeologists; the baths highlight the wealth of the ancient city before it was destroyed in AD 79.

Archaeologists have uncovered an extravagant private bath complex in Pompeii, shedding further light on the ancient Roman ...

SCIENTISTS have made a “once in a lifetime” discovery in Pompeii after unearthing a stunning ancient luxury spa with thermal ...

Does the Biblical story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt appear in Greek mythology? This article examines some possibilities.

In the anime world, One Piece characters have distinct personalities, skill sets, and backstories, creating a rich tapestry.

Caduceus — that's the name of Hermes' rod, a staff with two intertwined snakes and wings, which the god, known as Mercury in Roman mythology, carried around to ward off disputes and bring about ...

A rare gold medal from the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis has been sold at auction for $545,371 as part of a larger collection of ...

At Legacy Records in New York City, the Pink Martyr (St. Valentine was famously martyred for defying Emperor Claudius II’s ...

The best known Chinese folk representation of snakes is the Legend of the White Snake. The snake’s role in it has gone from ...