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
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
Could it be more than a mere coincidence that a Bronze age Minoan fresco from Akrotiri (Santorini) depicts a Mycenaean shipboard war tactic described in Book 15 of Homer's Iliad? ...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
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
Joining Aquileana's lively symposium, we turn now to talk of Hephaistos, the Olympic Master Blacksmith responsible for decking out heroes and gods with amazing creations from his blazing workshop ...Continue Reading
As a translator of Linear B tablets from Knossos, Rita Roberts is quickly becoming an expert on Mycenaean military affairs. The following guest post is Rita's essay outlining current knowledge on the topic of Mycenaean chariot construction. ...Continue Reading
Through the highly acclaimed performances of dramatic readings from Ajax, Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy, Doerries' Theater of War explores the battle scars of warriors, offering audiences katharsis (Latinized to catharsis), a timeless and timely form of emotional healing. ...Continue Reading
THE SHIELD OF ACHILLES 