Gilgamesh was a legendary Sumerian king of Uruk and the central figure in The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known works of literature, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE. He was likely a historical figure who ruled around 2800–2500...

Explore the history of Sanskrit, from the ancient Vedas to its lasting influence on Hinduism, literature, science, and modern languages.

Join Diana Craig Patch, the Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge of Egyptian Art, and Brendan Hainline, Research Associate in the Department of Egyptian Art to virtually explore the exhibition Divine Egypt, on view at The Met through January 19, 2026.

Take an in-depth look at the conservation processes involved in getting a crocodile mummy ready for display for the first time in 75 years.

Imhotep was a famous figure in Ancient Egypt, revered as an architect, physician, and sage. Best remembered for designing the Step Pyramid of Djoser, he also made significant contributions to medicine and was later deified as a god of healing and wisdom.

From some of the most well known gods like the Greek god Zeus and Norse Deity, Thor, to lesser known deities like the dragon or serpent like Sugaar from the Basque mythos. This video also features 3 interesting thunder gods from Japanese legends and a pai...

The British Museum has an exhibition called Living With Gods: Peoples, Places and Worlds Beyond. The exhibition explores the connections between belief structures and society structures. It features artifacts that span thousands of years of spiritual beli...

The jackal-headed god Anubis is one of the most famous and fascinating deities in Egyptian mythology. He was the first lord of the underworld, the conductor of souls, and the god of death. Anubis played several critical roles in ancient Egypt, evolving ov...

Here we're taking a look the origin and history of the Grim Reaper as well as a look at the various deities and spirits of death from around the world.

In this video, we’re going to discuss the 12 Olympians gods, the 12 greatest gods who lived in Olympus, the abode of the gods, which was located in Thessaly atop Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in all of Greece.

How Gay Culture Influence Gospel and Popular Music

Origin, is about two gods, sun god and water goddess, competing to nurture a growing plant.

One of the most impressive places in Sri Lanka is Sigiriya, a site often named the 8th wonder of the world.

Greek Mythology and the Greek Gods have had a profound impact on the world, with the tales of Zeus, Pandora’s Box, Prometheus, Icarus, Medusa, Orpheus, King Midas, Sisyphus, Narcissus, Perseus, The 12 Labours of Hercules, Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus,...

In Maya art, the gods are depicted at all stages of life: as infants, as adults at the peak of their maturity and influence, and as they age. The gods could die, and some were born anew, serving as models of regeneration and resilience.