A remarkable archaeological discovery on the Greek island of Ithaca is reigniting one of history’s oldest debates: was the story of Odysseus rooted in reality? Excavations at a site known as the ...

Christopher Nolan revealed he cast Matt Damon as Odysseus because he greatly admired the latter’s acting abilities. On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host asked the Academy Award-winning ...

Matt Damon can be seen battling enemies and the elements as Greek hero Odysseus in a new trailer for Christopher Nolan's big-screen adaptation of The Odyssey. The film tells the story of the Homeric ...

With Christopher Nolan's retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey set to debut in theaters on July 17, 2026, we're learning more about the star-studded cast that will help tell his story. As always, we’re ...

In a landmark archaeological excavation, researchers believe they have discovered the original Greek sanctuary dedicated to the Trojan war hero Odysseus. Hailed as one of the "most significant" finds ...

The Odyssey is set in the world of the Ancient Greeks where the lives of gods, men and magical monsters intertwine. The story follows a hero, Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, who is trying to return home ...

More stories by Kevin P. In the interview, Nolan addressed criticism that has appeared online in some the dumber corners of the internet, complaints about the historical accuracy of certain designs ...

View of Vathy Bay, Ithaca, formerly believed to have been the harbor of Phorcys, where Odysseus hid his treasure. Photo by Zhang Yu, CC-BY 2.0 Odysseus’ final stop prior to arriving back to Ithaca was ...

The rocky hills of Ithaca, home to olive groves and old Greek legends, have now yielded their most evocative secret: the possible sanctuary of Odysseus. At a site known for over two centuries as the ...