Discover how renewing the timeless conversation of philosophy offers an antidote to nihilism — and a way forward.

Nietzsche greatly admired Greek philosophy, which significantly influenced his ideas about life and human nature.

Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic could have been the first anarchist, satirist, or naturalist, depending on the reader's point of view.

They rarely make sense upon first watch, laden with hidden meanings and strong themes that invite interpretation and analysis. Was it a basic paranormal horror or an exploration of grief? If the ...

On a vase from about 430 B.C., the Greek artist recounts, with noteworthy naturalism and narrative expertise, a harrowing tale of hubris.

By painting their final meal before execution, an artist humanized people sentenced to capital punishment.

Contrary to popular belief, the sacred Shroud of Turin was not used to cover Jesus’ post-crucifixion and was actually a recreation created by artists, per a study published in the journal Archaeometry ...

Vincent van Gogh. Born on March 30, 1853, in the rural Dutch village of Zundert, his existence was a paradox of blazing ...

The painting depicts the last of the ten plagues of Egypt (Exodus 12:29) in which "the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the ...

After 53 years compiling The Observer’s beloved weekly Azed crossword, Jonathan Crowther is going monthly. He tells us about the art of the perfect clue and the community of puzzlers ...

The soccer world is in mourning following the death of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota in a car crash in Spain early on Thursday morning. He was 28.

When Shada Khatib was killed by an Iranian missile, Israelis’ responses showed the strength of Arab-Jewish bonds—and the forces that threaten them.