In ancient Greek mythology the hero Prometheus (meaning forethought) rose up to the heavens to light a torch from the Sun's fire, then brought it back to Earth for humankind. This fire, stolen from the sun god Helios, transformed humankind into...

PROMETHEUS was one of the Titans of the generation of gods prior to the Olympian Zeus. According to the eighth-century BCE Greek poet Hesiod, he became the major benefactor of the human race by introducing them to crafts, fire, and sacrifice. The...

In Greek mythology, Prometheus (Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς, "forethought")[1] is a Titan known for his wily intelligence, who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mortals for their use. His myth has been treated by a number of ancient sources, in...

TEDDY: On October 9th, Conde Nast's Brides.com announced a partnership with The Rink at Rockefeller Center called "Engagements on Ice!!!" According to the press release, "a marriage proposal including private skate time at the historic landmark can be arranged for and with the consent of...

No sexy Inga, no green monster — and what is most important, no $450 seats."Frankenstein," a new musical now on view at 37 Arts, does have a last name in common with Mel Brooks' Broadway version, however. Hunter Foster has the part of Victor Frankenstein...

Amadeo Modigliani's life as an artist was marred by poverty, stormy relationships and drug use, and cut short by an early death.Now Spain's Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum has put together an exhibition that allows a profound re-evaluation of this Italian's meteoric career by placing his work in...

Despite a government endorsement, food from cloned animals could take years to reach supermarket shelves. But the backing does give hope to several struggling businesses that clone cows and pigs.The biotechnology companies believe ranchers, dairy producers and others now will be more willing to pay...