The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...

Explore the Lenten symbols at St. Anne Church in North Little Rock, each representing a moment in Jesus' journey, as prepared by Hannah Woeltje.

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From the olive wreaths of Olympic champions to the gold crowns of Hellenistic aristocrats, wreaths have symbolized glory, ...

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Over the past twenty years, the ground in this area has risen by 55 inches. The newly discovered Frieze of the House of the ...

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Excavations at the ancient city of Teos, located on the western coast of present-day Turkey, unveiled new findings that shed light on the city's evolution through the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

The estate’s entrance is a formidable stone wall that resembles a Mozarabic fortress, with a massive door secured with chains and two large towers or minarets that greet visitors as symbols of balance ...