A curious pattern emerges across a handful of Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino’s movies. Many characters in his works meet a sudden death — often through suicide — and Sorrentino follows them right ...

Ruled by Hades, the god of the underworld, the infernal rivers of Greek mythology are often mentioned in ancient literature.

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this decadent drama about a beautiful young woman is a one-sided meditation on art, desire and ...

Nostalgia has become a defining trait for Millennials and Gen Z-ers. However, this concept has roots beyond the present to ancient Greece.

Maha Kumbh Mela Mythology, History, Astrology: It is cold in Prayagraj, foggy with a chance of rain. Yet, on Monday (January 13), tens of thousands are expected to arrive in the city, to camp on the ...

When it comes to 2024’s biggest hits, there are few games as impressive as Black Myth: Wukong. The fantastic action title launched to rave reviews and huge player counts across the board ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A book about Hinduism which begins with a maharaja’s cows sounds a little like a Rudyard Kipling tale ...

Why do millions travel to four specific cities to celebrate it? The answers lie in a mix of mythology, history, and spirituality. The word kumbh means ‘pitcher’ in Sanskrit, and the Kumbh Mela’s story ...

What is Ardh Kumbh and Maha Kumbh? What is the origin of this festival, and why do millions attend it? As per mythology, the Sanskrit word Kumbh means pitcher (pot). The story goes that when Devas ...

We argue this identity, which is based on both fact and fiction, not only explains the passion of Philly sports fans but underscores the power of myth in our contemporary society. A myth is a ...

Despite high expectations, the RTX 5090's raw performance could be modest, as DLSS 4 significantly improves image quality and frame rates in games like Black Myth: Wukong and Cyberpunk 2077 with ...

Fatima Sheikh, celebrated as India's first Muslim educator, was a "fabricated character", author and activist Dilip Mandal claimed on Thursday, adding that he created "a myth" and "and named her ...