Sophocles' Philoctetes explores the tragic clash of virtue and rationalism in a war-torn world where moral choices defy easy ...

Democracy has been with us since it was founded in Athens in the 6th century BCE. Like some of today’s voters, the ancient ...

For a while now, the label "narcissist" has been a buzzword online. Where does it come from, and how did it enter modern ...

What if the heart of healing lies not just in facing tragedy, but in learning to laugh at our stumbles along the way?

Famous natural disasters in the ancient world A number of natural disasters involving earthquakes and tsunamis were especially famous in ancient Greek and Roman times.

PORTO NOVO, Benin (AP) — A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are tied to ancient customs and traditions. ___ ...

A young Minnesotan travels to Colombia and learns what La Tunda, a shapeshifting creature of Colombian folklore, really represents in this reimagining of the terrifying ancient myth. A fun – if ...

This year’s performance marks a special milestone with the debut of a brand-new original comedy by local playwright Tom Akers, titled “A Greek (sort of) Tragedy.” ...

It took just minutes for a new Greek-made anti-drone system to show what it is capable of.

The adorable animal felons in The Bad Guys 2 are trapped in a depressing cycle of crime and punishment — but also it’s, like, silly and stuff.

Greek myths have surely inspired storytellers for millennia. But which films truly capture their epic drama, tragedy, and heroism?

In talented filmmaker Ashkan Rahgozar’s animated Persian comedy, Juliet and the King, a young woman named Julie tries to get a boost in her acting career by performing the role of Juliet for a King.