How did the Iliad, attributed to Homer and composed in the seventh century BC, quickly become famous among the Greeks?

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

The English poet John Milton grappled with this question in his famous epic, Paradise Lost, first published in 1667. And Alan Jacobs grapples with the meaning and legacy of Milton’s landmark poem in ...

Opening day The Odyssey tickets went on sale for select IMAX showings earlier this week, and after selling out in minutes, ...

But while judges should always be unbiased and above the fray, as Roman Poet Horace acknowledged in his Ars Poetica, even Homer can sometimes nod. A recent example appeared in the judgment of Turner J ...

The evolution of the term "barbarian" in ancient Greek thought—from cultural outsider to a symbol of uncivilized otherness—is complex.

Cosmo Jarvis won’t be a part of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey after all, with Deadline reporting that he left the film and was replaced throughout its production. Who is joining The Odyssey cast?

This stunning Greek island may be perfect for your next island getaway. Labelled as a hybrid of ' Santorini and Mykonos ', ...

Rhapsodes were the master storytellers of Ancient Greece who memorized and performed thousands of lines of Homer's works.

Cynthia Erivo, the award-winning actor and star of Wicked, will play Jesus Christ at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles ...

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

Son of Nobody,' about the Trojan War, is set to be released in March 2026 Yann Martel, the author behind the Booker Prize–winning novel Life of Pi, has a new book on the way! PEOPLE has an exclusive ...