Discover the timeless brilliance of ancient Greek inventions and discoveries, from democracy and the Olympic Games to ...

The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

Here we have evidence of Greeks on Anatolian soil, but can we find concrete proof for Homer’s Trojan War? Sadly, no. At least not yet. The destruction of Troy layer VIIa fits well into Homer’s ...

Some ancient historians believed Homer himself witnessed the events of the Trojan War. Could this correlate with Homer's ...

The loss of the ancient world's greatest repository of knowledge has been mourned for centuries—but Julius Caesar may not ...

One of the greatest stories ever told, Homer’s Odyssey follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home from Troy. This ...

On this annual favorite, explore the sites of ancient Greece through the lens of Classical heroes, texts, and archaeological sites. Featuring Professors Greg Nagy and Naomi Weiss.

From thunder gods to serpent slayers, scholars are reconstructing myths that vanished millennia ago. How much further can we ...

The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes natural, fresh foods, seafood, and fruits and vegetables, is one of the healthiest ...

Volk discusses her passion for all things classical, along with other topics, with Columbia News. Check out the Columbia News ...

For a lot of people, reading “The Iliad,” an ancient Greek epic poem by Homer, would be a weeks or even months-long endeavor.

The Batrachomyomachia (“The Battle of Frogs and Mice”) is the only surviving complete  ancient Greek epic parody of Homer's ...