Category: Poetry

The clay slab believed to date from 3rd century AD, that was recently discovered near the ancient Greek city of Olympia, is believed to be the earliest record of Homer’s incredible tale of the aftermath of the Trojan War, reported the AFP in Athens, in July 2018. Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient clay tablet engraved…

The following is an article written by Charlotte Higgins, the Chief Arts Writer of the Guardian newspaper, and was originally published in July 2015. She is the author of several books including Under Another Sky; Journey’s in Roman Britain ‘The sea that separates Odysseus from home was the lifeblood of ancient Greece. Homer’s story of…