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!
Iliad
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 Post: Achilles’ Shield and Schiller’s Philosophy of Aesthetics, by Corry Shores
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
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
Thetis Delivering Achilles’ Shield in Art Through the Ages
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
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
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
A Mycenaean Ship Maneuver Depicted on a Minoan Shipwreck Fresco
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
THE SHIELD OF ACHILLES 