Aside from their love of the sea, the ancient Greeks and Vikings shared much more that united them and divided them.

There are many Ancient Greek gods in mythology, representing all aspects of human life and various concepts, including ...

* The use of machines was widespread among the ancient Greeks. In fact, machines and products of craftsmanship were part of the fabric of Greek culture, both political and religious. Even gods ...

This story appears in the July 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. People prayed to these gods for the same reasons we pray today: for health and safety, for prosperity, for a good harvest, ...