Zeus and the Olympians inspired competitive game playing in ancient Greece. From there things have progressed in interesting ways. The one thing you can be sure of is that games are fun and entertaining. Playing games can keep you...
The myth of Achilles When Achilles was very young, his mother, Thetis, dipped him into the river Styx to try and protect him from a prophesied early death. The magical river between Earth and the Underworld (Hades), supposedly offered the...
Discovering this Jason and the Argonauts Dell comic based on the classic movie was an awesome and totally unexpected find! Interestingly, there's also a Clash of the Titans comic, which makes you wonder — why should you dive into...
There are tons of Wonder Woman comics out there, but when I started digging around for the best series, one kept popping up again and again. It was Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals by George Perez — who was...
You've got to see this delightful classic, "ATHENA" from 1954. It's a musical brimming with playful Greek goddess themes. If you haven't experienced it, believe me, it's a worthwhile watch. The story revolves around Athena Mulvain, a stunning, goddess-like...
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules is a funny movie I highly recommend watching at least once. The other reason to watch it is if you haven't seen the film within the last twelve years. The reason — for the laughs! Watch...
In this review of "Orpheus in the Underworld," we delve into a fascinating opera that's inspired by Greek mythology. This remarkable 1983 television film from the BBC is a true gem that brings the classic legend to life in...
Video games sprang off the back of pinball machines which were very popular during the 1970s, when pinballs started using circuit boards and digital displays. The world record for the biggest pinball machine of all time still belongs to Hercules, the...
Prepare to embark on a journey through ancient Greek mythology with the hidden gem anime, Arion. Released in 1986, this visually stunning adaptation of the manga of the same name brings to life a captivating tale of power, betrayal,...
Watching Thor: Love and Thunder at the cinema almost didn't happen after I read negative reviews about Russell Crowe, the actor cast as Zeus in Thor movie number 4. Paying money to watch a crappy movie isn't my idea of fun,...