Cecrops, Athens’ first king, banned bloody sacrifices and reformed worship with laws, morality, and symbolic offerings.

The Art Institute of Chicago announced on Monday that it is returning a 12th-century sculpture titled "Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda" to Nepal after new research found that the ...

Catherine De Medici's (Samantha Morton) reign over France will continue now that the modern, darkly comedic The Serpent Queen has returned for its second season. In Season 2, the ruthless, charming ...

A relief from La Corona, Guatemala—once the ancient city of Saknikte—shows future Snake King Yuknoom Cheen II playing ball during a visit. Hieroglyphics give the date: February 11, 635.

The king cobra, the world's longest venomous snake, earns its regal title through size, intelligence, and potent venom. An ...

Vasuki was considered the serpent king coiled around Lord Shiva. Recently, a massive snake fossil was discovered that is ...