From ancient Greece to Normandy, the landing of a great army on a hostile shore is an archetypal moment in Western civilization, told and retold in every medium we have. The latest incarnation, Troy, ...

Greek mythology’s influence on modern literature and art is undeniable, forming the basis of storytelling, symbolism, and ...

I read Homer in High School. And slowly, in my college classes in ancient, medieval, and modern Greek history, I realized Homer’s epic poems were at the very core of Hellenic civilization. The more I ...

An undated handout picture released by the Greek Culture Ministry shows a clay plaque discovered in Ancient Olympia with an engraved inscription depicting thirteen verses from the Odyssey's 14th ...

The longevity of Greek ideas, images, and systems of thought bears witness to the incomparable originality of ancient Greek scientific and artistic achievements and the genius of Hellenist society. It ...

Archaeologists have unearthed what they say is the oldest known fragment of Homer's The Odyssey, an epic poem considered one of the greatest works of literature in history. A team of Greek and German ...

The Bronze Age Mycenaeans were an ancient civilization from the Greek mainland known for their impressive architecture, rich culture, and mysterious decline. Perhaps most famously, the Mycenaeans were ...