Greek Reporter4d
Iphigenia, the Most Enigmatic Figure of Greek Mythology
The name Iphigenia has been synonymous with ancient Greek tragedy and mythology, as well as the concept of sacrifice, for millennia.
Evening Standard on MSN8d
Elektra at the Duke of York review: Brie Larson's riot grrrl Greek is an exercise in alienation
Rami Malek kicked off Greek week with an Oedipus that was a bit odd, but as another Oscar winner takes on another Sophoclean ...
The Conversation9d
Why Trump’s rage defies historical and literary comparisons, according to a classics expert
Agamemnon has sacrificed their daughter; he has brought home a mistress, Cassandra; and Clytemnestra feels loyalty, both ...
ThePrint6d
Trump’s appetite for revenge defies literary comparisons, from Iago to Mark Antony
From the malignant Iago to the murderous Clytemnestra, most literary figures feel personal passion. Trump’s anger seems more ...
Fascinating historic photos of the world’s most famous cruise ships and liners
Cruise ships and ocean liners have been a popular form of leisure travel for well over a century, with luxury seafaring still ...
Greek Reporter5d
Common Greek Myths Found Throughout Art History
Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...
The origins of the red carpet are more sinister than you’d think
The red carpet: a place for the glamorous to pout their lips, dip their hips, and revel in each other’s fabulousness, while ...
‘Elektra’ Theater Review: Brie Larson Makes West End Debut in Messy, Misguided Take on Sophocles
Stockard Channing also features in this London staging of Anne Carson's translation, directed by Daniel Fish, whose radical ...
Can Movie Stars Handle Greek Classics? London Is Finding Out.
Sophocles is suddenly everywhere on the city’s stages. In concurrent shows, Rami Malek is playing Oedipus and Brie Larson is ...
TheCollector on MSN16d
Electra in Greek Tragedy: Sophocles vs. Euripides
The mythical cycle of Argos involves many well-known stories and characters, such as Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Orestes. One of the only surviving tragic trilogies centers on these characters and ...