On Actor’s Day we remember Thespis, the first actor (often called the father of drama). Theater in ancient Greece was a form of art that was celebrated and enjoyed by the Greeks. It was a way to express their culture, …
Not too long ago Homer’s Odyssey was voted by a BBC News poll as the most important story of all time from a finalist of 100 stories that most shaped the world. When you consider that Homer is known as …
Today (July 27th) is Bugs Bunny’s birthday from 1940. Bugs Bunny is one of the most beloved and iconic cartoon characters of all time. He is the star of the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated shorts, produced …
How the Greek language unlocked the mysteries of the Hieroglyphics The Rosetta Stone is a significant artifact that has had a profound impact on our understanding of human history. Discovered in 1799 by Pierre François Xavier Bouchard, a French officer, during the …
This year, as Italy and Argentina both won their respective national competitions (Euro & Copa America), there was 1 club that celebrating with both of them (and many others). Atalanta Bergamasca (based in Bergamo, Italy) provided the most active players …
Did you know that Tennis started out as a sport called Sphairistike (the ancient Greek term for art of playing ball) in 1874? Sphairistike eventually became the tennis we know today, the rackets changed a bit but the original rules …
As I was watching the Friends Reunion the other day one moment caught my attention, a moment most people would never realize, a moment when you see 3 Greek goddesses on screen at the same time. It was when all …
Every year the Biographers International Organization award the Plutarch Award to the best biography of the year. Named after the Father of Biography, the Plutarch Award is a nice tribute to Biographies, a genre that might not be at the …
On National Physics Day (USA), we remember Aristotle, the Father of Physics. Although most of his original theories have since been proven wrong, Aristotle started the new science and laid out the first principles of Physics in history, known as …
How Greek Literature, Poetry and Mythology Influenced Shakespeare Shakespeare was a master of language, drama, and imagination, who drew from various sources and influences to create his timeless works. Among these sources, the classical literature, poetry and mythology of ancient …