The Heraion of Samos, devoted to Hera, was among the most important sanctuaries of ancient Greece, believed to be the goddess ...

The name alone evokes warmth, sunshine, and sweet indulgence. Known originally as melopita, Greek honey cake is a simple cake that nevertheless looks festive and special. It’s just as good as baklava, ...

Admirers of ancient Greek mythology cannot help but be fascinated by the life of Clytemnestra, a most intriguing figure.

Worshipped across Celtic lands and later adopted by Rome, Epona was the powerful goddess of horses, fertility, and protection. Discover how she bridged two ancient worlds through faith and freedom.

Prometheus' theft is also linked to the story of Pandora's box, one of the best-known Greek myths. Zeus wished to punish ...

The famed Greek actress and cultural icon Melina Mercouri embodied the spirit of Greek women's social activism on the world stage. The late Culture ...

Discover the 9 vibrant colours of Navratri 2025, their meanings, and which goddess is worshipped each day. From Red for Shailaputri to Purple for Siddhidatri, bring devotion, energy, and positivity ...

MILAN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS.MI), opens new tab has secured 86.3% of Mediobanca (MDBI.MI), opens new tab, bourse data showed, as a bid dubbed by a top Italian financial ...

“WHAT gays in Lesbos, stays in Lesbos,” laughs a blonde as I queue for a drink at the bar in the island’s biggest lesbian club. And she’s not wrong… two minutes earlier I kissed a girl - and I think I ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

DC Comics has been on quite a roller coaster ride in the 2020s. DC Rebirth had gave DC some momentum in the mid ’10s, but much of that was squandered by 2020, with Marvel firmly in control of the ...

A judge ruled that dozens of exotic animals, including camels and zebras, must be returned to their owner, Ben Alvarez. The animals were seized in August following reports of neglect and a lack of ...