Greek islands have long been associated with allure, from the birth of Aphrodite on Cyprus to the modern appropriation on Love Island.

Statues and images of the goddess Aphrodite commonly depict her as nude, but is this an empowering way of portraying the goddess of beauty?

Textiles are a rare piece of material culture from the ancient world, but they can tell us a lot about ancient societies and everyday life.

Dido, the legendary queen of Carthage, and her relationship with the hero Aeneas are explored in Virgil's Aeneid and Ovid's Heroides.

What makes you heroic? Is it your strength, your wisdom, your charm? Discover your inner ancient hero today in our personality quiz

Learn about the similarities of temples across the world and the ways that ancient civilisations worshipped their gods in the ancient world

Across the globe the different ancient winter festivals are celebrated by civilisations: Saturnalia, Dongzhi, Toji and Shab-e Yalda

Academus Founder Emily Shead reflects over the past 12 months for Academus 1201 Students, 18 Events and Summer Schools, 64 articles and...

Are you an Ancient World know-it-all? Try out our big quiz of the year and prove to your friends why you're practically ancient!

Greek, Latin and Cryptic Crosswords all about Classics can be hard to come by, but we decided to give you not 1 but 3 to test your knowledge

Saturnalia might sound a world away from its successor Christmas but in this article we explore the evolution the two winter festivals

Ancient Women are all icons and what better way to celebrate them than memorialising them in a wordsearch! Find these ladies in our puzzle

Formula One: The most modern of sports steeped in the most ancient of traditions. Learn how chariot racing was a precursor to motorsports.

Take our Classics Quiz to learn what Roman Legion rank you'd be. This is not a test of knowledge for the faint-hearted! Good luck soldier!

Does your loved-one love Classics? Are you absolutely clueless about what to gift them? Check out our ultimate Classical Gift guide for help

Have a stab at our Classics Crossword this Christmas and check out your knowledge of the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds and lots of fun!

Ever wondered how your coffee order relates to Classical Mythology? Look no further, our quiz will tell you which ancient character you are!

Academus is collating a series of Christmas activities for you to enjoy some Classics fun this Christmas. Have fun with our ancient puzzles.

The Silence of the Girls and Women of Troy explore the story of the Trojan war through the lens of the forgotten women, especially Briseis.

Democracy was fundamental to the politics of 5th century BCE Athens, and the historians Herodotus and Thucydides both explore its importance