In “Helen of Troy, 1993,” the poet Maria Zoccola relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee.

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A gold medal awarded to the winner of the 110-meter hurdles at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, the first Games hosted on U.S.

January is National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the important roles of personal and professional mentors and their impact on society.

In the modern West, we value a gift with no strings attached because it preserves our autonomy—we aren’t beholden to anyone.

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Washington Capitals fans can watch Thursday night’s game while ice skating at The Wharf during Rock the Rink. Here’s what else is happening in the D.C. area.

On one wall, surrealist painter Salvador Dalí winks at me, every crease on his forehead and suit so exquisitely realistic ...

In Ancient Greece, Noumenia, the day of the new moon, was considered to be "the holiest of days," according to Plutarch.