Since going there in person just isn't working out for me, the next best thing is throwing a big fat #TroyExhibition Tweet & Photo Party...Continue Reading
#TroyExhibition: Tweet & Photo Party!

Since going there in person just isn't working out for me, the next best thing is throwing a big fat #TroyExhibition Tweet & Photo Party...Continue Reading
Can you imagine my incredible surprise to discover a Catholic University interested in endorsing my reconstruction of Achilles' spectacular shield?! It was - and still is - indescribably delightful!! The University of Dallas Catholic Faith & Culture Program offers a higher level study of faith through video courses and it's a great honor for my reconstruction of the Shield of Achilles to be included in such a thoughtful and enlightening program....Continue Reading
Finally, my dream has come true and my book, Reconstructing the Shield of Achilles, is now published and available on Amazon.com! ...Continue Reading
Combining Friedrich Schiller's philosophical view of aesthetics with a full gallery of images, Corry Shores of Pirates & Revolutionaries offers a deeper appreciation for the many interpretations of Achilles' legendary shield. ...Continue Reading
The epic voyage of Thetis delivering Achilles' shield and spectacular new armor spans nearly 2,600 years of art history, adorning objects as diverse as ancient Greek vases, magnificent gold jewelry, bronze chariots and...Continue reading
Stepping into a legendary scene unfolding in Homer’s Iliad, C. P. Cavafy sheds new light on the angst that drives the horses of Achilles to tears...Continue reading
Exploring the gory battle wounds and graphic medical treatments narrated in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Dr. Rachel Hajar offers interesting insights into ancient Greek medicine. ...Continue reading
With many uncanny parallels, Lord Nelson's prayer for divine intervention on the eve of the Battle of Trafalgar was answered in ways very similar to Achilles' prayer during the Trojan War. ...Continue reading
In Homer's Iliad: The Shield of Memory, Dr. Kenneth Atchity follows Homer's footsteps through the Iliad like a lover intent on winning his heart and mind. What's more, Atchity invites us to a beautiful symposium, discussing his journey clearly and compellingly, enticing us with amazing glimpses into the ingenious mind and motives of Homer...Continue reading
Did the fabulous Shield of Achilles ever exist? Commanding a presence for something like 3,000 years so far, the existential reality of Achilles' armor in art throughout the ages leaves little wiggle room for those who discredit Homer's account of Achilles' Shield...Continue reading