The story of Oedipus is perhaps the most tragic story of ancient Greece. The mythological character was the king of Thebes and lived under the shadow of a curse that could not be avoided to the end of his...
In Ancient Greece, riddles were far more than an entertaining pastime that required knowledge and deep thinking. They played a crucial role in myth, religious practices, and philosophical thought.
Riddles were often expressed in poetic form, reflecting their origins in...
Have you ever wondered about the origins of many common English phrases like "Achilles' heel" or "Pandora's box?" Many of these expressions that are used quite often in English have deep roots in the rich Greek language, culture, and...
Tiresias, the Ancient Greek prophet of god Apollo who could foresee the future, was transformed to a woman by goddess Hera and lived as a woman for seven years.
The legendary blind, bearded old man from Thebes has become a...
Veteran Hollywood actor Christopher Plummer, best known for his portrayal of Captain Baron Von Trapp in Rogers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, has died at age 91 at his home in Fairfield, Connecticut.
His wife, Elaine Taylor, told the...
An Arab version of the classical Greek play "Antigone" was brought to life on stage by students of Georgetown University in Qatar.
The play focuses on the social, legal and spiritual dynamics of a war-torn dynasty, with the daughter of...
