Ancient Greek winter solstice festivals such as Haloa and Poseidon’s month blended astronomy, fertility rites, and the divine ...

Technical terms used in the Bible’s description point to a real astronomical event that could explore the origin of the star ...

The ancient Greek world was shrouded in mysticism. And this world was ruled by a handful of omnipotent beings called ...

Described in the Gospel of Matthew as the celestial sign that led the Magi to the newborn Jesus, the star stands at the intersection of faith, astronomy, and ancient culture.

Gold is a gift fit for a king. In fact, according to biblical accounts, it was the first gift offered to the “King of Kings." ...

When I was invited to the release of Sydney Salmon’s new album one Friday afternoon at the African Jazz Village inside the Ghion Hotel, I was unsure what ...

Long before modern telescopes, early astronomers mapped the heavens with math, myth, and sheer curiosity. This crossword quiz celebrates the minds who first charted the cosmos.

In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the “Christmas Star” from the ...

Which subject was first taught in the World? Examine the origins of education, the first classrooms, and the history of ...

Beneath the waters of Alexandria’s harbor, on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, an ancient 'party boat' has been found.

In ancient Judaism and early Christianity, angels were portrayed as powerful beings who guarded the Garden of Eden, ...

Thirty years ago, astronomers weren’t sure planets beyond our solar system even existed. This year, NASA has confirmed its ...