At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The ...

Melbourne marked World Greek Language Day at an official event hosted by the Consulate General of Greece, highlighting the enduring presence of Greek language and education across generations of the ...

In the Iliad, Homer leaves Helen of Troy’s appearance undefined, inviting readers to imagine her beauty for themselves.

Jeff Wright's new book chronicles the war that forged Odysseus — from the forces that drove him to Troy to the Trojan ...

The ancient Greek myths are full of beings that bear a striking resemblance to the vampires of later folklore.

The Odyssey is a classic of Ancient Greek literature. What’s the story told in this epic poem, and what does it reveal about the distant era it dates from?

Casting Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy emphasizes mythic symbolism over historical literalism. Read more at Movified ...

Continuous sleep is a modern habit, not an evolutionary constant, which helps explain why many of us still wake at 3 am and wonder if something's wrong.

Ancient humans did not sleep continuously. They commonly slept in two shifts each night, separated by a period of wakefulness ...

A great novelist can give your imagination a workout, developing skills you can apply to real situations. The work lies in ...

A remarkable Roman mosaic found in Rutland turns out to tell a forgotten version of the Trojan War. Rather than Homer’s famous epic, it reflects a lost Greek tragedy by Aeschylus, featuring vivid ...

The 'Fallout' executive producer says Christopher Nolan's film is "spectacular" and "an incredible achievement." ...