Researchers have uncovered the earliest-known depiction of the Milky Way in coffin art depicting the Egyptian sky goddess Nut.

Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way ...

The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers. They often depicted the cosmos atop coffins. A new survey of such artwork ...

Tomb art suggests the sky goddess Nut from ancient Egypt might reveal the oldest depiction of our galaxy.

In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced ...

Greek mythology has been widely used in the movie industry in the past, from Clash of the Titans to Troy and more. Yet, it hasn’t been featured in many films in recent years for some reason. This ...

Isla Mujeres is the perfect place for a full moon ceremony. Commune with the island’s goddess Ixchel, goddess of the moon, as the sun sets and the moon rises. Release what no longer serves you.

The fascinating ancient Greek love story of the mortal Endymion and the goddess Selene. Painting by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, 1708 – 1719. Credit: Public Domain The ancient Greek myth of Endymion ...

Like many other mythical animals, boars usually appear antagonistically in Greek mythology. For example, the Calydonian boar was sent by the goddess Artemis to attack the region of Calydon. King ...

The Greeks and the Romans had many gods and goddesses. These deities were omnipresent, and they played important roles in all aspects of human life. This course will explore how we should understand ...