For a lot of people, reading “The Iliad,” an ancient Greek epic poem by Homer, would be a weeks or even months-long endeavor.

The Batrachomyomachia (“The Battle of Frogs and Mice”) is the only surviving complete  ancient Greek epic parody of Homer's ...

Homer has a reputation for eating a lot of unhealthy things, and we rank the worst things he's consumed on The Simpsons, ...

In Crito and Phaedo, Plato takes this alliance between Socrates and poetry further, attributing to Socrates direct acts of poetic composition in plays, hymns, and fables, conferring on him the title ...

The Simpsons kicked off their soon to be annual tradition of launching a new Halloween special during the second season, and ...

A recent study claims to have utilized mathematics to determine when Homer really wrote the Iliad. How did this work, and is ...

Playwright Derek Walcott's version of the classic layers the sounds and rhythms of his native Caribbean islands over the story's classical structure.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, putting an exclamation point on their ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Five years after penning his memoir, Matthew McConaughey is debuting a new book, 'Poetry & Prayers' Andrea Mandell is the Senior Editor ...

STANDISH – Donald “Homer” Hale Sawyer, 89, passed away on Sept. 14, 2025 after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. … STANDISH – Donald “Homer” Hale Sawyer, 89, passed away on Sept. 14, ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Sick poet Silverstein, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and ...

CHICAGO -- - Francisco Alvarez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo went deep and the New York Mets rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday ...