Harvard Homerist Gregory Nagy explores Homer’s timeless epics, the mystery of the poet, the heroic ideal and Penelope’s hidden complexity.

Inspired by Homer's epic, The Odyssey Quest invites participants to solve riddles, overcome mythical challenges, and work together in a technology-free adventure through teamwork and creativity

The epic doubles as a record of Bronze Age know-how, from metallurgy to medicinal plants to early astronomy

Nolan's ambitious retelling of Homer's epic arrives in Greek theaters today, reigniting debate over its creative choices while earning praise from local critics as a definitive cinematic adaptation

Nyong'o weighs in on the female perspective in Nolan's Odyssey, adding fuel to the online debate over her casting as Helen of Troy

Sustaining the vision of the Gennadius Library’s founder 100 years on

While the discovery of papyri at Oxyrhynchus — modern-day El-Bahnasa — is not unusual, given the large volume of literary, archival, and official documents previously recovered there, researchers said this find was distinctive

Universal Pictures released the first official trailer of Christopher Nolan’s long-awaited movie, starring Matt Damon, “The Odyssey” on Monday. The action epic, based on the Homeric poem, follows the trials and tribulations of the King of Ithaca, Odysseus, and his crew after the Trojan War. Besides Hollywood headliner Matt Damon, the star-studded cast also includes […]

Wilson made a strong case for Homer’s continued relevance, especially for those in leadership roles.