The ancient Greek myths are full of beings that bear a striking resemblance to the vampires of later folklore.
The essays in a new anthology offer two distinct ways of interpreting the Promethean legacy of scientific progress.
Although Pythagoras is best known for developing the theorem that bears his name, his influence and significance go far beyond his contributions in mathematics. He was not only a mathematician but ...
The Milky Way owes its iconic name not to modern astrophysics but to an Ancient Greek myth involving Zeus, Hera, and a splash of divine milk.