Greek islands have long been associated with allure, from the birth of Aphrodite on Cyprus to the modern appropriation on Love Island.

Textiles are a rare piece of material culture from the ancient world, but they can tell us a lot about ancient societies and everyday life.

Saturnalia might sound a world away from its successor Christmas but in this article we explore the evolution the two winter festivals

Formula One: The most modern of sports steeped in the most ancient of traditions. Learn how chariot racing was a precursor to motorsports.

Take our Classics Quiz to learn what Roman Legion rank you'd be. This is not a test of knowledge for the faint-hearted! Good luck soldier!

Have a stab at our Classics Crossword this Christmas and check out your knowledge of the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds and lots of fun!

Ever wondered how your coffee order relates to Classical Mythology? Look no further, our quiz will tell you which ancient character you are!

'Madam' by Phoebe Wynne is a dark academia-esque novel that explores themes of classics, feminism and mystery for a modern audience.

This (spoilery) review of Miller's novel 'Circe' explores how the character of Circe from the Odyssey can be reimagined in a feminist light.

Prometheus is a mythological figure who gave fire to humanity and is often compared to innovative figures, from Frankenstein to Elon Musk.

Archaeology can tell us a lot about human history, and the methods used by archaeologists vary from excavation to surveys.

The phrase 'Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum' from the book The Handmaid's Tale is an example of 'Dog Latin', a phrase resembling Latin.

Heroism is a concept that has changed from ancient to modern times, from Achilles to Superman, Odysseus to Batman and beyond!

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, we want to acknowledge that Classical women were epic, especially in epic literature.

Pindar Pythian 3 is a Greek lyric ode, with a resonance to the modern day pandemic. Featuring a translation by our own writer Megan Bowler.

Saturnalia has had a huge influence over Christmas celebrations, from gift giving to feasting.

We look at some Roman Recipes and put them into practice in our Ancient Roman Bake Off videos

Discover how modern feminist theory effects our reading of Sophocles' Antigone

Look at the parallels between the mythical world of Homer's Iliad and mechanised combat in World War One

This article was written by Bella Green, a Classicist at Durham University. In the age of social media, where we are constantly bombarded...