Greece, fifth century b.c. To accommodate the sculpture, Phidias raised the height of the cella. He also installed a large rectangular pool filled with olive oil in front of the statue. Since the ...

Superman and Co. have superhuman powers and save the world. But they aren't the first-ever superheroes. Ancient deities like Zeus, Diana or Heracles served as inspiration for modern characters.

It’s been 11 years in the making, but the former Crust co-founder now behind burgeoning chain Zeus Street Greek is embarking on a major expansion that will take the franchise from 45 stores to 150 by ...

Player One Astronomy, established in June 2020, specializes in advanced astronomical cameras and supporting equipment, dedicating 40% of its staff to research and development to produce ...

Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

Zeus, a blind Western screech owl, was discovered injured and unable to fly in Central California. Diagnosed with capsular cataracts, his eyes now shimmer with star-like patterns. Unable to survive in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A laser named after the most powerful god in ancient Greece is ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook But then, Zeus’ status diminished quite suddenly. While he remains one of the most powerful gods ...

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 ...

Dionysus could bring holy ecstasy to his followers and cruel revenge to his foes. Associated with rebirth, he shaped religious practices across the Mediterranean until the dawn of Christianity. Fancy ...

A group of researchers from the National Technical University of Athens has conducted an ambitious geophysical study to unravel the hidden mysteries beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the ...

The Odyssey is the perfect canvas for the director’s obsession with power and time. By Finn McRedmond Christopher Nolan’s 2020 film Tenet – a journey backwards, forwards and laterally through time – ...