The Hellenic inspiration for the 26.2-mile races which draw over a million runners yearly worldwide had nothing to do with sport—but everything to do with war.

Pierre de Coubertin harnessed an enduring fascination with ancient Greece to create a new institution that blended national pride with global unity.

The amount of scholarship on Homer and his works can be daunting. We've created this introductory reading list to help guide your explorations.

Reinterpreting the Greek tragedy, Graham built a choreography of dramatic, angular movements to embody the female experience, past and present.

How Horace brought to enemies together during WWII and what role the poet played in the post-war cultural identity of Europe.