This likeness of a Greek woman, once affixed to her wrapped corpse, is a startlingly lifelike work of art and a testament to the cross-cultural currents of the ancient world.

We focused our thoughts during the last few weeks on our freedoms. Going forward, we will attempt to prepare our hearts for ...

Celebrate Mahashivratri 2026 with 20 powerful Sanskrit Shlokas & Mantras. Share these divine wishes, meanings, and WhatsApp status to invoke Lord Shiva's blessings.

We love a good love story. Who doesn’t, especially at this time of year when Valentine’s Day is upon us?! There’s just something beautiful about two people falling in love — and even more beauty in ...

Villa Poppaea, also called Villa A at Oplontis, has long been associated with Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero. The villa was undergoing renovation when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, and ...

Ancient Rome didn’t abandon its gods overnight. The rise of Christianity was a slow transformation of the cult-based religious order that had structured Roman life for centuries ...