Ancient evidence suggests that Talos, the protector of ancient Crete in Greek mythology, actually represents a remnant of Minoans.

What do we know about the legendary island of Thule from ancient Greek records? Do we know where it really was?

There is nothing like a fresh point of view on an ancient myth. "Girl, Goddess, Queen" written by Bea Fitzgerald, takes the ...

Cornucopia signifies an abundant supply of good things, often representing plenty, fullness, and generosity. Originating from ...

When I was 8 or 9 years old, my uncle and aunt gave me a copy of D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, a standard-bearer for children’s folklore that was originally published in 1962. I was immediately ...

Enjoy this collection of images from the Smithsonian Magazine photo contest just in time for Thanksgiving Photographs selected by Quentin Nardi Text by Tracy Scott Forson For some, these apples, pears ...

It’s a popular example of the “Mandela effect,” or a collective false memory. And while some people may laugh and move on, others spend years searching for an explanation. There is a shirt currently ...

The best concert albums bring home the excitement of the live experience. Though the songs might not sound as polished as the studio versions, live records present us with different iterations of ...