Raving, frenzied, and mad have been words to describe women that have sparked worry and inspired fear among men throughout the centuries....

Described as a young and beautiful maiden, the ancient Greek Oracle of Delphi – named Pythia (derived from Pytho: which was the original...

Before his death, Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, spent much time ensuring his heirs would inherit his power. Unfortunately, most of...

The Roman Empire was stretching its influence into Africa long before Cleopatra was born. However, after the death of the iconic ancient...

The story of the only woman in history to sneak in to the ancient Olympics (according to Pausanias) in a fictionalized narrative.

Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmose I, was one of the most powerful queens of the ancient world, but has often fallen into the shadows...

Welcome back to the Female Nude series! In this article, we are getting down and dirty by analysing the role and progression of museums,...

Welcome back to the Female Nude series! In the previous article, we explored the representation, visibility and understanding of...

When one thinks about ancient Greece, especially during the Classical period (c. 480-323 BCE), what immediately comes to mind are the...

Today's political climate, where recent laws regarding women's right to govern their own bodies have been overturned, is threatening the...

In the previous article of the Female Nude Series, we explored the issue of women within the archaeological record not being taken...

This short series aims to examine the representations of the female nude in Mesopotamia, determining any changes that might have taken...