Archaeology & History Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs Unearthed by Construction Workers. The two mythical figures are associated with the Greek god of wine and revelry, Dionysus.

One of the most intriguing aspects of ancient Greek art is its glut of fantastical creatures. ... “satyrs are often shown as wild, chaotic creatures beyond the civilised world of the city.

A collection of rare ancient Greek coins hidden away for two decades is expected to sell for millions of dollars at auction in New York on Wednesday.

The mosaic, which is in "an excellent state of conservation," measures 3.3 feet (1.13 meters) wide and was made using pebbles of different colors laid out in a pattern to depict two male satyrs ...

While building a water line, construction workers in Greece discovered an ancient mosaic depicting a pair of satyrs: mythical hybrid man-animal spirits of nature. Laid into a white pebbled floor ...

The Dallas Museum of Art recently opened a show titled, The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece in Dallas, Texas. These are some samples of ceramic urns on display at the DMA on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

The statue depicts the “Drunken Satyr,” an ancient Greek sculpture of the Hellenistic era showing a human-like figure with animal features drunkenly sleeping.

Those who are fortunate enough to discuss the ancient foundations of theatre with Kate Maguire, Artistic Director of the Berkshire Theatre Group, discover just how passionate she is about the ...

Auctions A 2,000-Year-Old Gold Greek Stater Just Fetched $6 Million at Auction, Making It the Most Expensive Ancient Coin Ever Sold. The coin once belonged to the State Hermitage Museum until it ...

A collection of rare ancient Greek coins hidden away for two decades is expected to sell for millions of dollars at auction in New York on Wednesday.

Related: Hidden colors and intricate patterns discovered on the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Marbles from ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, Satyrs were "wild creatures" that were "closely associated ...