There Are Strong Indications the Lost City of Atlantis May be Buried Under African Desert

Dozens and dozens of locations have been suggested as the real Atlantis since Plato’s work describing the lost city was first discovered by modern scholars, but none have ever been proven definitively. Armchair archaeologists of the internet have never been quite as willing to let go of this mythological city as experts have though, and

January Birthstone: The Garnet

The January birthstone, garnet, is surrounded by folklore and was known for its healing properties. This beautiful gem’s name references the bright-red pomegranate fruit, although it actually comes in a diverse range of colors. Learn all about the garnet’s history, meaning and symbolism! Garnet’s Diverse ColorsWhile best known for its deep red hue (given its

Fact or Fiction? Hunting for the Real Locations Behind Greek Myths

Why is it that the myths of Ancient Greece have not only been able to survive, but continue to have a profound and lasting effect on audiences and the world to this day? The Olympic Games, still the greatest sporting event on the planet, were supposedly originally held by Hercules in honor of Zeus while

Centauridae, the Mystical Creatures from Ancient Greek Mythology

The Centauridae, or Centauresses, were fantastic creatures from ancient Greek mythology blending women and horses, much like the Centaurs, who had mens’ torsos and the bodies of horses. Called in ancient Greek Κενταυρίδες, Kentaurides) or centauresses, they made their first appearance in Greek mythology as members of the tribe of the Centauroi. Oddly, the Centaurides

The Oceanids: Powerful Water Nymphs of Ancient Greek Mythology

In Greek mythology, there are over 3,000 Oceanids, or water nymphs. Although most commonly associated with water, not every Oceanid has an aquatic connection. Some were even linked to land. The Oceanids are the daughters of two Titans, the pre-Olympian, primordial gods of ancient Greek mythology, Oceanus and Tethys. Oceanus was the son of Ouranos

Lamia, the Man-devouring Goddess of Greek Mythology

Lamia, one of the lesser-known demons in Greek mythology, is a bit of a shapeshifter — and according to some researchers, her portrayal says a great deal about male fears regarding the power wielded by females. Known as a female demon who devoured children, Lamia was portrayed in Greek playwright Aristophanes’ fifth-century B.C. comedy “Peace.”

Konstantin Chaykin Announces Limited-Edition Minotaur Watch

With China becoming one of the world’s most important luxury market over the past several years, watch brands have increasingly turned to designs tailored to the Chinese market or referencing Chinese culture. Perhaps the largest category of these are watches commemorating Chinese New Year, with brands across the industry developing limited-edition variants referencing the animals