Oedipus

Have you ever wondered about the origins of many common English phrases like "Achilles' heel" or "Pandora's box?" Many of these expressions that are used quite often in English have deep roots in the rich language, culture, and mythology...

Thebes, the historical city of Boeotia, is one of the ancient Greek cities that has survived through the centuries with its rich legacy intact.  

One of the most recognizable figures of antiquity, the Sphinx, took many forms in the civilizations of Greece, the Near East and Asia.

The story of Oedipus is perhaps the most tragic story of ancient Greece. The mythological character was the king of Thebes and lived under the shadow of a curse that could not be avoided to the end of his...

Veteran Hollywood actor Christopher Plummer, best known for his portrayal of Captain Baron Von Trapp in Rogers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, has died at age 91 at his home in Fairfield, Connecticut. His wife, Elaine Taylor, told the...

An Arab version of the classical Greek play "Antigone" was brought to life on stage by students of Georgetown University in Qatar. The play focuses on the social, legal and spiritual dynamics of a war-torn dynasty, with the daughter of...