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The Best Ancient Greece Comedies Still Funny Today

Some things never change--and humor, luckily, is one thing that hasn't changed a great deal over time, as we can see today by the comedies of ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks were known for exploring a wide range of...

Sex Strike: Why Ancient Greek Play Lysistrata is Trending in the US

The ancient Greek play, Lysistrata, became a trending topic in the US after protesters called for a sex strike in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Calls for a nationwide sex strike were gathering...

Toronto’s Greek Community Celebrates 150 Years with Theatrical Plays

The Greek Community of Toronto celebrates 150 years of operation, by putting on two theatrical plays featuring the groups “Nefeli” and “Ellinakia” (Little Greeks). The group "Nefeli," under the guidance of director Nancy Athan-Milonas, will present an adaptation of "Lysistrata"...

Renowned Greek Actor and Theatre Director Thymios Karakatsanis Passes Away

Thymios Karakatsanis, one of Greece's most beloved actors and directors of ancient Greek plays, died on Saturday, June 30th at the age of 72. The famous actor had for years faced complications brought on by diabetes, which had worsened...