Joel Christensen is a professor of classical studies at Brandeis. This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Celebrations are a joyous time of reuniting with family and friends. But ...

Greek myths of the Amazons blended kernels of truth with male fantasy to create a legend that has lasted for millennia.

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...