When we think of ancient Egyptian celebrations, it’s easy to imagine grand temples, solemn rituals, and gold-laden offerings to...

Most people can name the big-ticket Roman festivals—Saturnalia, Lupercalia, maybe even Floralia if they're feeling scholarly. But nestled...

In ancient Athens, few festivals matched the grandeur and patriotic pride of the Panathenaia, a sacred celebration honoring the city’s...

Long before the summer months were associated with sunbathing and vacations, the Mesopotamian world marked the heat of midsummer with...