In 1900, sponge divers sheltering from a storm off a small Greek island stumbled onto the remains of an ancient ship resting ...

Sites will be open until around midnight, and several will have live concerts, choirs or guided tours built into the ...

Christopher Nolan filmed "The Odyssey" at stunning real locations across Greece, Sicily, Morocco, Scotland and more. Interest ...

A chemical study of 91 ancient iron objects suggests that meteorite iron was not merely a rare curiosity in Bronze Age Greece ...

Chemical analysis of Bronze Age iron objects indicate that Greek nobles may have indulged in signet rings made with precious ...

Did Homer get Greek history right? Explore what 'The Odyssey' reveals about ancient hospitality, sailing, armor, and Bronze Age historical blunders.

As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global interest in Homer’s epic, Greece’s ancient Epidaurus theater is presenting ...

Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human ...

Ancient Lydia holds the distinction of creating the first coins in the world; they soon evolved into beautiful works of art.

The Iliad and Odyssey have shaped Western ideas of heroism for nearly three millennia. Yet despite centuries of debate over ...

A group of women come out from behind a banner placed in front of a small cave, dressed in white ceremonial robes. Men and women of varying ages are standing in a semi-circle while the women lead a ...

Zack Snyder’s 300 is a strong next watch for fans of The Odyssey, bringing together the brutal warfare, mighty heroes and ancient Greek setting that define the appeal of epic war stories.