While getting a statue made of someone seems like one of the most honorable ways to immortalize them, that's not always the case: many statues of famous individuals turn out looking nothing like them.

One of our very first theatres was called the Theatre of Dionysus. It was cut into the ... Inside was a 12-metre-high gold and ivory statue of the goddess Athena. All of our important buildings ...

A medallion of General Franco in Salamanca, Spain. Erected in 1879, the statue of Captain Cook in Sydney’s Hyde Park bears an inscription that claims Cook “discovered” Australia. But those ...

The earliest origins of drama are to be found in Athens where ancient hymns, called dithyrambs, were sung in honor of the god Dionysus. These hymns were later adapted for choral processions in ...

The Theatre of Dionysus was initially made of wood ... Inside, you’ll find a statue of Hephaestus and his wife, Athena. The ...

See the exclusive group of basketball players honored with statues at NBA arenas. From NBA.com Staff Kobe Bryant is the 7th Lakers icon commemorated with a statue. Less than 20 players in NBA ...

A heartless vandal snuck up to an historic Brooklyn Catholic church in the middle of the night and smashed two statues — including one that is nearly 100 years old, authorities said. The damage ...

The earliest origins of drama are to be found in Athens where ancient hymns, called dithyrambs, were sung in honor of the god Dionysus. These hymns were later adapted for choral processions in ...

As anti-racism protests continue into their sixth week across the country, statues of Confederate leaders and other controversial figures have become a focal point for critics. Almost every day ...

Today, the city of Lugano in Switzerland unveiled an incredible statue honouring Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's anonymous founder. I found this tribute incredibly inspiring and beautiful. The statue was ...