Margites, an early ancient Greek comedy, features an archetypal fool whose hilarious ineptitude influenced Greek comedy significantly.

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Nietzsche greatly admired Greek philosophy, which significantly influenced his ideas about life and human nature.

Ryan McMahon has played just one week with the New York Yankees, and he is already making his presence felt. In the 11th inning of last night's game, McMahon ca ...

The Odyssey” is a great tale of adventure, but it’s also — and especially — a story of homecoming. Its themes advanced so ...

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Selected by Christopher J. Scalia, the author of “13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven’t Read).” ...

In 1998, the Nisga'a First Nation signed a historic treaty with the federal and B.C. governments. The treaty gave them exclusive rights to resources in the 2,000-square kilometre area along the Nass ...

Dive into the surprising depth of "Homer the Heretic," a Simpsons episode that tackles faith, worship, and community with nuance and humor.

In Homer’s Odyssey, he is the protagonist of a ten-year journey home – one that sees him encounter gods, monsters, ...

Max Fried has been a star this season, and last night he reached a new milestone: a career-best 111 pitches over 6 2/3 innings, helping the New York Yankees to ...