Ancient walls in Pompeii with volcano Vesuvius in the background

How Did Roman Architecture Develop?

Innovation The Romans were not known to be very inventive themselves when it came to architecture. They adopted styles from the neighboring Etruscans and also the Greeks, and incorporated what …

Parthenon temple on a bright day. Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on a bright day

Why Greek Architecture Is Important

The Impact Greek architecture has had perhaps the greatest impact on architecture in the entire world. The style has been adopted and repeated by cultures from all over the world …

Christmas Tree, Red and Green Ornaments against a Defocused Lights Background

What is Yule?

Yule Yule, also known as Yuletide, is a festival based holiday that is historically observed by the Germanic people as part of Germanic paganism. The precise origin is debated by …

Statue of the Three Graces with Cupid

Who Are The Charites?

The Charites Origin The Charites are a set of goddesses born from Zeus and Eurynome. A Charis, or known to the Romans as a Grace, is a goddess that represents …