The Rod of Asclepius is a striking emblem: a simple staff with a lone snake coiled around it, universally acknowledged as a symbol of medicine and healing.

A new study links the ancient Arabian god Kahl to the Greek hero Hercules, revealing shared warrior imagery and cultural ...

In ancient times, the mountaintops of Greece held the shrines and ritual sites of the gods. Now, they’re astonishingly ...

By embracing these ancient lessons, modern leaders can navigate complex challenges, inspire their teams and leave a lasting ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

Some are convinced it’s the legendary Leviathan– an ancient creature from myth– while others are skeptical, brushing it off as another internet hoax. But as enticing as the idea of ...

Myth makes rivulets from where history has been dammed. The word “anger” is derived from an old Germanic word angaz that means a distressing narrowness, a squeezed, aching grip. Nussbaum theorises ...

Mount Roraima is a flat-topped formation with crystal-clear pools, waterfalls and a unique ecosystem that has been isolated from the surrounding savanna for millions of years.

Centred around Chinese folklore, it throws a dozen new gods into the game alongside fresh units and a nine-level campaign. Inspired by and remastering the Tale of the Dragon expansion for the ...

You may feel warm, not realizing that your body temperature is dropping. Which beliefs did we debunk for you? What are some medical myths you’d like us to debunk in the future? Let us know in the ...

That's his actual words," Dr McAlpine told hack. "The reason why this sort of myth carried on, or why it even started, was he was a very influential man … He had weight." Dr McAlpine said there ...