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
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Reviews
Book Review: Gods and the Dust: Greek Mythology as a High Fantasy Epic by Joshua Rivoli
Joshua Rivoli's Gods and the Dust: Greek Mythology as a High Fantasy Epic serves up a juicy banquet fit for the gods. Brilliantly upcycled into a contemporary novel, common passages of ancient Greek mythology are magically...Continue Reading
Book Review: The Falcon of Sparta by Conn Iggulden
In his latest historical novel, The Falcon of Sparta, Conn Iggulden masterfully brings the epic struggle of ancient Greek mercenary soldiers alive as they traverse the harrowing terrain and poisonous politics of the vast Persian Empire around 400 BCE...Continue Reading
C.P. Cavafy: The Horses of Achilles – A New Translation by Kathleen Vail
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
Reviewing Homer’s Iliad: The Shield of Memory by Dr. Ken Atchity
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
The Life of Achilles by Peter Paul Rubens
Blossoming from the brush of Rubens, Achilles' life force has rooted itself ever more deeply into history, propagating itself onto sumptuous tapestries, prized possessions adorning European palaces and national museums...Continue reading
Reading Helen in Egypt – in Egypt
Reading HD's Helen in Egypt while in Egypt is a special treat. Of course, how I got here is not nearly as fascinating as how Helen got here. Helen's first trip to Egypt was truly labyrinthine, taking the lifetimes of Stesichorus, Herodotus, Euripides, and Dio Chrysostom--a stretch of 745 years (from 630 BCE - 115 CE)! ...Continue Reading
Pelias, Neleus, Pylos & Nestor: Guest Post by Luciana Cavallaro
Fulfilling the role of Ariadne, historical fiction novelist Luciana Cavallaro spins an excellent yarn, writing historical fantasy that meanders in flowing streams connecting contemporary life with the family trees of ancient Greek mythology and history ...Continue Reading
NEWSFLASH! Vail’s SHIELD OF ACHILLES Featured on Cover of New Oxford University Press Textbook!
Here's an exciting Newsflash! My reconstruction of the Shield of Achilles is prominently featured on the cover of Oxford University Press' newly published 2nd edition of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters by Carolina López-Ruiz! ...Continue Reading
Guest Post: Analyzing Military Tactics in the Iliad by Manousos Kambouris for KORYVANTES
With a clear love for the topic, Dr. Manousos Kambouris takes Homer's Iliad at face value and expertly analyzes military tactics in the Trojan War for potential historicity as well as practical realities. ...Continue Reading
THE SHIELD OF ACHILLES 