Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.

Of all the Olympian gods and goddesses, Athena was arguably one of the most fascinating. The goddess of war, wisdom, and crafts, Athena was known for her many passions and abilities that made her ...

Frog secretions on toast, anyone? Consuming amphibian slime is a wellness trend that even Goop goddess Gwyneth Paltrow might draw the line at. Yet former actress Davinia Taylor recently revealed she ...

The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country. By Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager Reporting from ...

Visitors to Athens are now being treated to a sight not witnessed in decades: an unobstructed, scaffolding-free view of the iconic Parthenon temple. Strolling along the broad pedestrian street at the ...

Often depicted wearing glasses and graduation caps, owls are regarded as the brainiacs of the animal kingdom. While they’re not exactly dumb, they fall behind several bird species when it comes to ...