Homer's language, used in his epic poems, which laid the foundations of Western literature, was never spoken but echoes in ...

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, who assembled a suitably heroic cast featuring the likes of Brad Pitt, Peter O’Toole, Brian ...

Ahead of the publication of a new edition of Homer’s epics—which he has illustrated—the artist also explains why he switches ...

In a new remount of Charles Newell's critically acclaimed 2011 production, Timothy Edward Kane brings blistering rage to this one-man tour de force.

Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for ...

The team now believe the Agios Athanasios is the previously-referenced site of the Odysseion—the center of a cult of hero ...

What makes this show a candidate for the best solo show in Chicago theater history is that the telling comes at great cost to the teller.

Translated from the French by Hildegarde Serle, Bélem’s fictional account of Edmond’s experiences is also an ironic portrait ...

To those who feel nerves before attending a party or have to overcome a sense of anxiety before guests arrive, medieval ...

The award-winning mystery novelist’s new book, “Ecstasy,” is a supernatural feminist take on Euripides’ play “The Bacchae.” ...

For centuries, the small Greek island of Kasos served as a hub for international trade, welcoming ships from around the world ...

From ancient epics to zombie thrillers, Brad Pitt’s filmography proves he’s more than just a Hollywood heartthrob.