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Boris Johnson Slams 'Absurd' Trigger Warning for Homer

A trigger warning issued by the University of Exeter for students studying Greek mythology has sparked fury, with former Prime…

30 December 2024

Christopher Nolan’s next movie unveiled as Greek epic adaptation — and it already has a release date

The legendary tale of *The Odyssey* is reborn as a mythic action epic from Christopher Nolan. Experience the wrath of…

24 December 2024

The Return: A Greek Tragedy of Homecoming, or Fiennes and Binoche Shine in Austere Odyssey Reimagining

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche deliver captivating performances in Uberto Pasolini's stark reimagining of Homer's *Odyssey*. This minimalist adaptation, focusing…

3 December 2024

The Return: A King's Reckoning

After two decades lost following the Trojan War, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) returns home to Ithaca to find his kingdom in…

14 November 2024

1,700-year-old school in Ancient Egypt features Greek text on the wall

A 1,700-year-old school with walls covered in Greek text referring to a passage from Homer’s 'The Odyssey' is located in…

9 November 2024

Burglar in Rome Arrested After Pausing to Read Book on Greek Mythology

A burglar in Rome was arrested after pausing mid-robbery to read a book on Greek mythology. The 38-year-old suspect, who…

26 August 2024

Elon Musk Encourages Followers to Explore "The Iliad," But Shares Image of "The Odyssey"

Even tech billionaires aren't immune to the occasional literary slip-up. Elon Musk, known for his ventures into space and technology,…

25 August 2024

Greece: Where Hospitality Reigns Supreme - Unveiling the Essence of Philoxenia

Greece, the birthplace of democracy and philosophy, boasts another cultural treasure: philoxenia. This word, meaning "friend to the stranger," embodies…

17 June 2024

Modern Soldiers Test Ancient Greek Armour to Validate Its Effectiveness in Combat

An experiment inspired by Homer’s descriptions in "The Iliad" has tested the capabilities of the Dendra armour suit from Greece’s…

23 May 2024

ON THIS DAY in 1183 BC: The Legendary Fall of Troy

On April 24, 1479 B.C., the Trojans learnt a valuable lesson: beware of Achaean Greeks bearing gifts, especially when they come…

24 April 2024

Olive Oil: The Great Healer

First cultivated in 3500BC, olive oil - or "liquid gold” as Homer called it, was not only used in trade,…

7 February 2024

Smyrna: The History of Asia Minor's Greatest Greek City

Smyrna was one of the greatest Ancient Greek cities in Asia Minor, today's Turkey. Before being Christianised and extended before…

31 January 2024

Lost in the Aegean: Unveiling Greece's Hidden Island Gems

Forget Santorini's glitzy facade and Mykonos' party beats. Greece's true secrets whisper from forgotten shores, where tranquillity reigns and ancient…

5 January 2024

Was Feta's roots first mentioned in Homer's "Odyssey"?

Unknown to many people, the first mention of the famous Feta cheese is seemingly as old as Homer’s “Odyssey”. The…

29 December 2023

Greek Presidential Guard was established 155 years ago today

The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who…

12 December 2023

Elon Musk's enthusiastic post about the Iliad and his favourite character

Fascinated with the story of the Iliad, Elon Musk made two posts in a few days about the Iliad, while…

18 September 2023

The Timeless Beauty and Significance of the Greek Alphabet

In the grand tapestry of world languages and scripts, one stands out as a symbol of enduring beauty and historical…

8 September 2023

April 24, 1183 BCE - the legendary fall of Troy

The fall of Troy refers to the siege and destruction of the ancient city of Troy, which is believed to…

24 April 2023

Smyrna: The History of Asia Minor's Greatest Greek City

Smyrna was one of the greatest Ancient Greek cities in Asia Minor, today's Turkey. Before being Christianised and extended before…

31 January 2023

Was Feta's roots first mentioned in Homer's "Odyssey"?

Unknown to many people, the first mention of the famous Feta cheese is seemingly as old as Homer’s “Odyssey”. The…

29 December 2022

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