The night sky has always been a source of wonder not only for the ancient Greeks but for everyone on this planet. Particularly, however, to the ancient Greeks, it was a vast canvas of endless ...

In contrast, Odysseus is a cunning strategist who uses his wit to overcome challenges. Who did the ancient Greeks prefer? Achilles is the kind of hero who charges into battle, sword in hand, ready to ...

What are the costs of war for the warriors and those left at home? How does a cycle of violence perpetuate itself? And what ...

When we meet Celeste Dalla Porta as the titular character in Parthenope, it is 1968 and Parthenope is 18, emerging from the ...

This week at The Tryon Theatre is “The Return,” a riveting adaptation of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, one of the most ...

At some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase -- they can't get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. And that love ...

Ancient myths often explore universal human emotions—love, jealousy, ambition, fear, and hope. The stories of Greek, Norse, ...