Reincarnation and afterlife was a tradition among the ancient Greeks. Writers expressed the view that the souls of the dead ...

Evidence shows that the Greeks originally imagined Atlas as holding up by the sky by means of supporting the pillars of ...

Step into the past and uncover the secrets of Rhodes Ancient Greece, where hidden treasures and untold stories await your ...

For millennia, humans had one obvious and reliable source of light – the Sun – and we knew the Sun was essential for our survival. This m ...

You’ve probably heard the widely-held belief that everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night for optimal health. But does this one-size-fits-all rule actually apply to everyone? Sleep is ...

If there’s a monster in Greek mythology, it’s usually slain by a hero. Such was Chimaera’s fate. Ancient Greek poet Homer wrote in his epic “Iliad” that Lycian king Iobates tasked ...

You may be able to increase the amount of REM sleep you get by following a sleep schedule daily, getting regular exercise during the day, and meditating, among other steps. Insomnia, undiagnosed ...

A lesser-known shrub plant, used as a supplement, has been found to help lower anxiety levels, enhance athletic performance and even aid in achieving better sleep. The plant, ashwagandha ...

Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west bank of the Nile over 30 miles ...

Melanie de Lange receives funding from Wellcome. A lot of people dread the clocks going back an hour in winter – but reassure themselves that at least they’ll get an extra hour’s sleep.