The New York Times – Film:
What are fans really searching for when they nitpick new adaptations for anachronisms?
Category: Greek Civilization
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7 Queer Icons From the Ancient World They Don’t Teach in School
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When an Irish poet and an English illustrator set out to dust off Greco-Roman tales with homoerotic undertones, they were not hard up for options (or for overtones, for that matter).
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Jewelry Inspired by What Was Under Their Feet
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Designs from the Greek archaeologists who founded the Ysso and Polina Ellis collections were influenced by their discoveries.
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Luis Arraez Is Chasing One of Baseball’s Sacred Feats and Sports Divinity
The New York Times – Sports:
Ted Williams, LeBron James and other venerated athletes have set some of sports’ untouchable records. The chance to challenge their marks is what keeps us watching.
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Why the Chimera Is the Monster for Our Uncertain Age
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Whenever the human world is in trouble, our imagination turns to this creature: a hybrid beast that defies easy understanding.
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When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma
The New York Times – Travel:
Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what critics say are stolen works?
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The Smell of Magic
The New York Times – T Magazine:
A new crop of scents reference long-held beliefs about the connection between perfume and the supernatural.
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Wael Shawky Enters the Realm of Myth
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The multidisciplinary artist’s work dives into history and legend to explore the fantasies and manipulations underpinning our modern world.
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Unearthing Everyday Life at an Ancient Site in Greece
The New York Times – Travel:
Excavations in the Peloponnesian village of Iklaina are yielding rich insights into the lives of the Mycenaean civilization’s general population.