Great films possess a unique power to evoke memories of iconic literature from centuries ago. Often unconsciously, certain ...

The links between the ancient Greek civilization and our own can be seen in their art, philosophy, government, architecture and scientific advancements. This program invites students to explore the ...

Few things are as satisfying as getting immersed in films that are set in dreamy, picturesque countries. For instance, if you want to experience Italy, Under the Tuscan Sun has got you covered. And if ...

Over twenty-five hundred years ago, the ancient citizens of Athens, Greece built the most magnificent temples that mankind has ever been inspired to create. These towering shrines, shrouded with ...

Leonidas I draws his sword and screams at his enemies. Mounds of bodies lay behind him Image via Warner Bros. Ancient Greece is a pretty common setting for lots of movies centered on ancient warfare.

From the very beginning, Hollywood has been fascinated with ancient cultures, repeatedly drawing from biblical stories and cultures of Greece and Rome for inspiration. Given how foundational these ...

With The Odyssey just 1 year away, Christopher Nolan recently revealed he nearly directed the highest-grossing Greek epic ...

Twenty-one years after the original sleeper hit, and seven years after the first sequel, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” hits theaters this weekend. Produced by marrieds Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, both ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Was "Spartacus" an anti-fascist polemic? Does "Agora" demonstrate the horrors of anti-science religious zealotry? Did the Trojans really dress only in blue and white outfits? Quiz: ...