Michael Longley, 85, Northern Irish Poet of Nature and ‘the Troubles,’ Dies
Ceasefire,” his most famous poem, invoked the “Iliad” in exploring his country’s sectarian strife. But his work wasn’t ...
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How Homer’s Epics Survived After the Fall of the Ancient Greek World
Homer's Epics, Iliad and Odyssey, brought the ideas of Greek civilization to the world, serving as the foundation of Western literature.
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Michael Longley, Northern Irish poet of nature and 'the Troubles,' dies at 85
Michael Longley, the last survivor of a remarkable triumvirate of Northern Irish poets that included Seamus Heaney and Derek Mahon, who was celebrated for the meditative beauty of his compact lyrics, ...
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Ancient Greek vs. Roman Religion: What’s the Difference?
The religions of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans, often simply called “classical religion,” are often viewed as ...
Greek City Times19 小时
The Mask of Agamemnon – A Great Hoax?
Schliemann believed he had found the burial mask of Agamemnon, the legendary king who led the Greeks during the Trojan War, ...
CounterPunch5 小时
Greece and Turkey – a Millennium of Warfare — and the Fading West
Prologue For about a millennium the Mongol Turks have been targeting the Greeks. The Mongol Turks first appeared in the neighborhood of the Greek medieval ...
The Phoenix22 小时
Interconnection: A Conversation with Professor Hopkins
Katie Kerman Although cliché, some professors at Swarthmore make an impression in the way they lecture, while others do so in the way they inherently ...
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10 highest-rated books about Greek mythology you should read
Get started with Greek mythology or deepen your knowledge with these essential books. Explore gods, demigods, heroes, and ...