During the frigid winters of Scandinavia, it’s no wonder that ancient people looked to a goddess who embodied the harsh beauty of the frozen landscape. Skadi (Skaði), the formidable deity of winter, ...

This changed around the fifth century BC, when the greatest Greek sculptors gave her a recognizable identity. Many of these statues dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite have become timeless icons, ...

Among this year’s selections are Wells College in Cayuga County and the Bellona Mill in Yates County, both significant for their architectural and cultural heritage. Wells College in Aurora, NY.