The ancient Greek gods, the immortal characters of Greek mythology, remain a fascination around the world as do their unusual ...

Rome's Galleria Borghese art gallery is offering an unusual Valentine's Day experience, taking its visitors on a journey ...

or Venus the Victorious, a name for the Roman goddess that emphasizes her association with imperial power and romantic conquests alike. In the ancient era, Venus Victrix, who borrowed her ties to ...

In 1914, the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery in London. But why did this painting fire such outrage? Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of ...