In an insightful opinion piece published in The Guardian on June 3, 2026, titled “What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan's new Greek epic entirely devoid of Greeks?”, author Chris Cotonou critiques the conspicuous lack of Greek actors in...
The Greek word Philoxenia, literally translated as a "friend to a stranger," is widely perceived to be synonymous to hospitality.
For Greeks, however, it is much deeper than that. It is an unspoken cultural law that expresses generosity and courtesy...
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has fired back at critics objecting to her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey, reminding detractors that the source material is fundamentally a work of myth.
Nyong’o will portray...
Recently, more and more foreign authors have been turning to ancient Greece to get inspiration for their novels. Contemporary writers, mainly British and American, draw on Greek mythology to add depth to their stories.
And who can blame them? With...
A "tsunami" of backlash has erupted following director Christopher Nolan’s decision to cast Black actress Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy. The Hollywood director has taken a "reimagined" approach to Homer’s epics in his film The Odyssey, which was...
While accompanying Donald Trump on his high-profile visit to China, Elon Musk found time to blast director Christopher Nolan over the upcoming epic, The Odyssey. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Tesla CEO mocked Nolan’s casting choices, reposting viral...
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey is already drawing attention for a detail that some fans say looks more medieval than ancient Greek: the armor. The criticism centers on what appears to be heavy, plated body armor, a style...
Scientists have measured what appears to be a “negative” amount of time in a quantum physics experiment, according to a study published in Physical Review Letters.
The findings do not mean researchers have discovered time travel. Instead, scientists say the...
The latest trailer for Christopher Nolan’s cinematic retelling of The Odyssey has left audiences breathless, offering a glimpse into a world where ancient myth meets Nolan’s signature grand-scale filmmaking.
The Odyssey: A star-studded cast
The trailer highlights the emotional and physical...
In Homer’s Odyssey, the episode of the witch Circe is one of the most deliciously intriguing of the epic. She is often referred to as the very first witch of Greek mythology and commonly known for the “punishment” she...
