People have worshipped god since the beginning of recorded time. Some have been demigods, or half-human, or semi-divine.

From prophecy and divine communication to medical diagnosis, the ancient Greeks had many theories about why we dream.

One of the greatest stories ever told, Homer’s Odyssey follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home from Troy. This documentary explores its mythic themes, divine challenges, and timeless legacy.

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Ancient Greek sweets and desserts, from honey cakes to sesame treats, played a key role during festivals and in daily life.

Discovered in 2010 and excavated since 2013, the tomb dates back to the ancient kingdom of Phrygia (1200 to 675 BCE), but is ...

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Shielded from development and agriculture, many archaeological sites from ancient Greece have now become inadvertent safe ...

Did aliens influence mankind in ancient times? Yet another season for the show that has been saying "yes" since 2009 ...

An ancient tomb uncovered in modern-day Turkey may be linked to a legendary ruler, archaeologists have revealed.

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