To pass the time the ancient Greeks played various board and dice games which have been attested to in various sources.

Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, ...

Even though many Greek myths are infamous for disturbing topics such as infanticide and incest, ancient audiences did look to their stories to make sense of themselves and their world. The ...

Continuing its summer programme is the 2025 edition of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama. Following its ...

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller follows the deep bond between Achilles, the greatest of the Greeks, and Patroclus, an ...

“Heroes, Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece” at the Onassis Cultural Center offers a down-to-earth look at figures like Odysseus, Achilles, Hercules and Helen.

PRINCETON, NJ — Too many Greek vase jokes are lost in translation. For example, this duel between Achilles and Hector looks serious. But tragicomic ironies abound in ancient epic.

Listen as NGV educators David and Amanda continue the story of how Achilles and other Greek warriors are depicted in ancient Greek ceramics. Things to think about. 1.

Examine the ancient Greek slave classes and their role in maintaining the economy. How they were represented in art and ...