Reception studies focus on how the ancient world has been received since antiquity.
Beyond Blood & Sand
A discussion of the remaining three seasons of the TV show Spartacus, which are all heartily recommended.
Spartacus: Blood & Sand (2010)
An entertaining television series with lots of blood, gore, and gratuitous nudity. What’s not to like?
The amazing Wonder Woman
A discussion on Wonder Woman and the importance of contributions made by the social sciences and humanities.
The ideal archaeological museum
Engaging with the past is key to making museums relevant
The new Classical department at the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden turns out to be a bit of a disappointment.
Immortals (2011)
An interesting modern take on the story of Theseus that, sadly, has little to do with the original tale.
Democracy (2015)
A review of a graphic novel
A well-made graphic novel set in Classical Athens, following the adventures of the fictional Leander.
Three (2014)
An antidote to Frank Miller's 300
The graphic novel Three offers an interesting, well-researched look at life as a helot in ancient Laconia.
Perseus by Daniel Ogden (2008)
A major contribution to the field of Greek mythology, this book comes heartily recommended.
Perseus Against the Monsters (1963)
An enjoyable Italian movie about Perseus, that has almost nothing to do with the original stories.
Wrath of the Titans (2012)
A sequel that is better in almost every way to the original, 2010’s remake of Clash of the Titans, even if it has little to do with the original ancient Greek story of the hero Perseus.