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
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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
Spotlighting that dramatic moment when Achilles' terrifying cry of grief rends the Trojan sky, Tom Hillman erases the ages between ancient and modern heroes...Continue reading
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 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
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
