A scholar of Greek mythology explains the naming of NASA’s missions after mythological figures and why the name Artemis is indicative of a more diverse era of space exploration.
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These books and poems give the women of the Odyssey a say and other new perspectives on the classic tale.
As the European Central Bank announces its first increase in interest rates, investors are getting very nervous.
A scholar of Greek classics revisits the texts to bring lessons on how to honor the lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Undocumented migrant workers use Photovoice to share their experience working and living in Greece.
A folklorist explains the prehistoric origins of the mythical Easter Bunny and why this longstanding cultural symbol keeps returning each spring.
The sourcing of wheat has factored into the political and strategic decisions and security of many countries.
The story can be traced back many centuries to a time of warfare between Christian European countries and the Muslim Ottoman Empire.
Government agencies are setting up new websites and phone hotlines to provide information. But those might not be the best ways to engage with people who need help the most.
What childhood vaccine mandates tell us about their effectiveness at improving uptake.
Borders continue to be the setting of various migration management experiments at the expense of people’s rights.
The pandemic has made some people rush to get tattoos for different reasons. A tattoo historian explains why tattoos are often seen to be ‘trashy,’ a view likely influenced by colonialism.
Greece has outlawed its most problematic far-right party, but its sister organisation is thriving in Cyprus.
A scholar of ancient Greek literature explains what the Olympics of modern day have in common with the 776 B.C. games at Olympia.
In both ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, reflected images were thought to hold mysterious powers. Damaging a mirror was believed to invite the wrath of the gods.
Why is socio-economic inequality so threatening to complex societies and how can archaeology inform public policies for mitigating it?
As Jewish families gather this Passover, many might find solace in the history of the celebrations and how it offers hope for the future.
Google mobility data shows people staying home less and visiting shops more than they were last spring.
As governments use the pandemic as an excuse to double-down on border closures, refugees are losing vital protection
New research published in the journal Nature reveals that more than 1.2 million flow barriers exist on European rivers and that approximately 10% are obsolete.
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