Greek tragedy has never been the story of good triumphing over evil, much less the narrative of tidy victories and happy endings. In the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the forces of ...
Explore the profound insights of Aeschylus, the ancient Greek father of tragedy, on the positive role of fear in our lives. Learn how his wisdom can guide us in understanding courage and emotional ...
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DULUTH — Harbor City International School theater students are getting in touch with theater's roots while also bringing a very old story into the not-so-distant future. According to director Chani ...
My late classics professor taught me that Ancient Greek tragedy dramatized different points of view, insisted on empathy, and warned against hubris. What would he have made of our current moment?
The Quad Cities’ Genesius Guild theater opens its 69th season of free theater with the classic Greek tragedy “Oedipus Rex” this weekend. Performances are June 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7 p.m. in Lincoln ...
On Oct. 28, 2015, an overloaded boat filled with refugees broke up and capsized off the coast of Lesvos, a Greek island. Hundreds were thrown into the water, and dozens were killed. Journalist Jeanne ...