The logo of Italian luxury fashion house Versace features Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology. Gianni Versace, the brand’s ...

The early church believed that after his death Christ descended into hell in order to rescue the souls of the righteous.

Despite ominous links, owls are spectacular raptors which do much to help clean up our countryside by preying on rodents ...

Odysseus is coming to Scotland. Or at least, Scotland has turned up on the location list for Christopher Nolan’s version of The Odyssey ...

Easter Sunday is a day when Christians across the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Data from the Pew ...

Over centuries, some of the world’s most recognizable symbols have completely lost their original meanings—or have been ...

Thousands of locals and tourists gathered on Saturday on the Greek island of Corfu to watch the spectacular tradition called ...

Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same day this year, while marking 1,700 years since the Council of ...

Good Friday is rich with symbols that reflect the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The cross is the most powerful symbol, representing Christ’s crucifixion and redemption. Black cloth often ...

Orthodox Christians filled a Jerusalem Church to celebrate the Holy Light ceremony, before it is transported to Greece to ...

Dyeing Easter eggs red is a cherished Greek tradition steeped in centuries of symbolism. Known as kokkina avga, these eggs ...

The recently restored Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome features ten angels holding symbols of Christ's Passion, creating a profound ...