Here is a look at the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. In 2025, Hanukkah will start on December 14 at sunset and will end December 22, at sunset. Facts Hanukkah begins on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew ...

No matter how ambiguous, the ancient Greek oracle of Delphi has given some accurate advice or prophecies that shaped Ancient ...

Greece, fifth century b.c. To accommodate the sculpture, Phidias raised the height of the cella. He also installed a large rectangular pool filled with olive oil in front of the statue. Since the ...

White Christmas (1954) Heights Theater Found out recently that Gary Giddins is not writing a third volume of his incredible Bing Crosby biography series. Crushed. Pre-movie performance by Maud Hixson.

Player One Astronomy, established in June 2020, specializes in advanced astronomical cameras and supporting equipment, dedicating 40% of its staff to research and development to produce ...

Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

Now, a clever new trend may be the key to unlocking an even greater market share for homegrown businesses. Zeus Street Greek is a fast-growing Aussie food chain that specialises in both new and ...

Languages are challenging for many reasons, from strange nickname origins to confusing text abbreviations. Pronunciation is yet another thing that makes languages more challenging to learn. That said, ...

Zeus, a blind Western screech owl, was discovered injured and unable to fly in Central California. Diagnosed with capsular cataracts, his eyes now shimmer with star-like patterns. Unable to survive in ...

Great Zeus! What on Earth has Disney done to Greek myth and legend? This hideous grab-bag of classical mythology is based on the company’s 1997 animated film, which included the Oscar-nominated song ...

The most powerful laser in the U.S. just fired up to full strength for its first official experiment—and it’s an absolute beast. Reading time 3 minutes The ZEUS laser, tucked away (as much as a giant ...