The Odyssey, the ancient Greek epic poem ascribed to the poet Homer, charts the return home of its eponymous hero, Odysseus.

Lee’s surrender at Appomattox—dramatically illustrates the dangers of letting myth substitute for accurate history. For ...

The Minotaur is a mythical creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man who dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, ...

The origin story of C.S. Lewis' infamous Narnia in The Magician's Nephew is a blend of Christian inspiration and the power of ...

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired three books in a new fiction series from author and QI Elf Anne Miller. Miller's ...

Pupils from Newbarns Primary and Nursery School showcased their understanding of classical history with a Great Greek Gala. (Image: SCMAT) Throughout last term, the children have been learning about ...

Natalie Lawrence uncovers fascinating other-worldly natural history, creatures that embody our anxieties and our irrational ...

Crete is more than just a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise—it’s an island rich in history, culture and natural beauty. As Greece’s largest island, it blends ancient mythology, Venetian and Ottoman ...

In Britain, archaeologists have found Iranian and Egyptian beads, Scandinavian amber items, Aegean metalwork, Cypriot and ...

to see from the reconstructed plans of the site how the maze of its rooms might have given rise to the myth of the Minotaur and the famous Labyrinth. After this, it’s glitz and glamour all the ...