The Pillars of Hercules are mentioned in Greek mythology frequently, but what were they? Lets examine the answer to that ...

“The Myth of Superheroes” exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum makes the link between mythic gods and modern superheroes. Photo by Luis Monteagudo Jr. Modern-day superheroes entertain audiences around the ...

Bodybuilding legend Steve Reeves brought ancient Greek mythology to the silver screen with his performances as Hercules in ...

Myths have always helped us make sense of the world, from seasonal changes to the challenges of life. Every culture created its own stories, but the ancient Greeks had a special gift for turning them ...

In the highlands of northern Israel, archaeologists uncovered a small stone artifact of colossal importance. The object — a 2,800-year-old seal — provides a “missing link” in the evolution of a ...

What makes a hero? What forms a legend? What is it that induces people to believe in someone? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s new movie “Hercules” attempts to answer these questions in the most ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of ...

This is the last installment in my series of posts on the Twelve Labors of Hercules in Why Myths Still Matter (see Parts 1 and 2). Here we consider the final five Herculean labors and their possible ...

'90s Week: Ron Clements and John Musker's animated reimagining of the Greek myth needed to be a major hit, but its box office disappointment obscures its many enduring strengths. On the evening of ...