Below are all the items that were published in April 2021.

Between you and me
Betweenness centrality and related measures
One of the most common measures used in network analysis is betweenness centrality. In this article, you will learn how to make use of it and which algorithms are used to calculate it.


And brother, thus begins the tale...
How Hadestown revitalized Greek mythology
Like Rick Riordan’s books for kids, the Broadway musical Hadestown has recaptured the power of Greek mythology for adults. The longevity of myth is shown through the strength of the romantic relationships between Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone.

Settling the score
The duel between Paris and Menelaus
In the Iliad, Paris challenges the Greeks to a duel to settle the Trojan War once and for all. Menelaus accepts, but before he can kill Paris, the Trojan prince is rescued by the goddess Aphrodite. Still, why wasn’t Menelaus proclaimed the winner?

New perspectives on Early Rome
An essay contest
Want to win a copy of Kathryn Lomas’ The Rise of Rome? Are you a student? Check out this contest sponsored by Ancient World Magazine.

A portrait of Apollo?
Examining a black-figure olpe in Rhodes
A black-figure olpe or jug, currently in the archaeological museum of Rhodes, features a scene with a character who has been identified as the god Apollo. On what is this identification based?


Communities and computers
Archaeology on the web
For decades, archaeologists have been trying to create meaningful engagement with stakeholder communities. The continued development of the internet has provided new and diverse opportunities for participation, but also a variety of new hurdles.

An Age of Heroes?
The setting of the ancient Greek myths
The ancient Greek stories about gods and heroes are set in a time long ago. Did the ancient Greeks believe that their tales were set during the period that we today refer to as the Bronze Age? The answer is no, but this requires some qualification.
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