The 2025 Met Gala featured a daffodil-covered carpet designed by Cy Gavin. It drew inspiration from the myth of Narcissus. The event celebrated Black fashion and identity. Co-chairs included ...

We do not normally associate Greek mythology with lands as far away as the Middle East. Nonetheless, ancient Greek records speak of a mysterious king of Assyria named Ninus. Who was he? Did he even ...

Christopher Rivas is a playwright, author, podcaster, and actor. In his memoir, “Brown Enough,” which he subsequently turned into a podcast, he explores the performative nature of race, gender, and ...

Gavin’s vision tapped into the rich Greek mythology surrounding the Narcissus flower, famously linked to the tale of self-obsession. This intriguing connection between vanity and beauty offered a ...

Among the colorful mythologies of Europe, Norse mythology has been attracting a lot of attention in the world of fiction, more than similar systems from Ancient Greece and Rome. In Norse mythology, ...

The Vikings of the Scandinavian north worshipped the many gods and goddesses of Norse mythology. Thanks to surviving ancient texts, sagas and archaeological discoveries we know a great deal about ...

Political intrigue, swoon-worthy romance, fierce heroes, mythical creatures—the books on this list have it all! But most notably, all of these stories were inspired by the legends and folktales that ...