Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief started the renaissance in Greek mythology, and with good reason: the books are brilliant. Rick Riordan's command of the entire pantheon of Greek deities, ...

When authors work multiple series into one universe, it can get confusing for readers who are just getting into them.

The existence of these “superhumans” was supposedly confirmed in an ancient Roman manuscript. The book was called Germania and was written by Cornelius Tacitus, a Roman historiographer who was ...

Black cats have arguably the best naming potential. With the lure of mystery, superstition, and magic around black cats, there’s an endless abyss of name inspiration to pull from. You’ve ...

Credit: Thanos Matanis / Greek Reporter Like something out of Stargate SG1 ... According to researchers, a portion of the Egyptian hieroglyphs in Australia describe a fleet of Egyptian ships caught in ...

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...

In Greek mythology, Orpheus descends into the underworld to retrieve his beloved Eurydice, who’s died from a serpent’s bite. His music, so achingly beautiful, moves Hades to allow Eurydice to ...

Indian mythology books are a collection of myths and literature associated with the Hindu religion and culture. The books are written in Hindu texts, just like Hindu religious literature, Vedic ...