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!
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Guest Post: Achilles’ Shield Portrays an Ancient Greek View of Reality, by James R. Harrington
Does Homer's legendary Shield of Achilles depict reality in Ancient Greece? In this guest post by James R. Harrington, the question is turned on its head. Are we questioning Homer's veracity, or are we asking something deeper? ...Continue Reading
My Book, Reconstructing the Shield of Achilles, is Now Published!
Finally, my dream has come true and my book, Reconstructing the Shield of Achilles, is now published and available on Amazon.com! ...Continue Reading
Guest Poem: “Upon Trojan Field, At Dawn” by Ismail Butera
Upon Trojan Field, At Dawn - This heart-stopping poem by Ismail Butera communicates like a warrior bard on a treasure hunt while sifting through the remains of battle-bloodied corpses. With lines that will give you goosebumps, your breath will catch in your throat as you float in the dawning air above the littered battlefield of Troy. ...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
Hephaestus Forging the Shield of Achilles in Art Through the Ages
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
Guest Post: Achilles’ Violent Shouting by Tom Hillman
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
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
Guest Poem: “Sandals on the Ground” by John Flanagan
After keeping this treasure buried for over a year, the time has finally arrived to share this terrific poem about the Trojan War by John 'Poet' Flanagan. With its intriguing perspective from the enlisted soldier's point of view, Sandals on the Ground is classic. ...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 