The question of Helen’s involvement in the Trojan War clearly poses difficult questions—and has done so ever since the age of ...

In “Helen of Troy, 1993,” the poet Maria Zoccola relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee.

The Iliad is a poem of violence, with many of the scores of deaths described in excruciating detail. But the fight is not ...

Homer's Iliad has a vast cast of characters. Many of these names are less familiar to mainstream audiences than mighty ...

Tom Holland is reportedly starring in Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's classic poem. He is the wrong choice to play ...

Soldiers are different. They are servants of the state. In well-governed countries, they are bound by discipline, the rule of ...

Cathy FitzGerald invites you to discover new details in old masterpieces, using your phone, tablet or computer. This episode – The War of Troy tapestry.

The mythical cycle of Argos involves many well-known stories and characters, such as Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Orestes.

Renowned for his wealth and splendor, Rhesus was said to possess magnificent white horses, which were the envy of many, and a ...

The story of the Trojan Horse is quite well-known, and the very first mention of it was in Homer’s Odyssey. It describes how the ancient Greeks infiltrated the city of Troy by concealing ...

Ransacking Troy is a fresh adaptation of the Trojan War narrative, focusing on the experiences of its female characters. Written by Erin Shields, the story follows Penelope as she grows impatient ...

Today's current affairs seem so mirrored in the past; the great events of long, long ago seem so similar to what’s happening today. Not events ...