A Grimes man, who is being held in the Linn County Jail after an 11-hour standoff with Cedar Rapids police in February over a ...

Ancient Athens celebrated the Spring Equinox as one of the most important feasts, a celebration of resurrection following ...

A nearly life-size fresco just discovered in Pompeii depicts the initiation rituals of the mystery cult of Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy. The fresco was over 100 years old when the eruption of ...

This age-old festival, linked to Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry, serves as a cultural release, lifting the spirits of spectators through vibrant celebrations and ancient chants. At Distomo, the ...

When Vesuvius buried everything, the ash provided an extraordinarily protective covering for delicate frescos and structures, like an expansive fresco recently excavated in a banquet hall that “sheds ...

Selene was preceded that evening by the Krewe of Dionysus, whose parade was scheduled to roll on Feb. 23 but was postponed because of foul weather. That provided the men's krewe, celebrating its ...

It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.

It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.

The newest discovery, in Region IX in the central part of the city, depicts the procession of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, against walls and columns painted in Pompeiian red.

Carnival season is in full effect and has been for weeks. Now, it's almost time for Mardi Gras! Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the Christian Lenten season, Mardi Gras has ...

SLIDELL, La. — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Dionysus is set to roll Friday, February 28. The Krewe of Dionysus follows the Krewe of Selene parade route.