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

Statues and images of the goddess Aphrodite commonly depict her as nude, but is this an empowering way of portraying the goddess of beauty?

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.

Dido, the legendary queen of Carthage, and her relationship with the hero Aeneas are explored in Virgil's Aeneid and Ovid's Heroides.

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!

The Silence of the Girls and Women of Troy explore the story of the Trojan war through the lens of the forgotten women, especially Briseis.

Democracy was fundamental to the politics of 5th century BCE Athens, and the historians Herodotus and Thucydides both explore its importance

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

The god Mithras was worshipped throughout the Roman empire, and elements of his mysterious worship can be reconstructed through the temples.

The Pergamon Altar is a symbol of the reign of the Attalids in Asia Minor, and a great example of how ancient art is multifaceted.

Troy was the site of the mythological Trojan War, but the real archaeological site shows the complex history of the city through time.

Pericles was an Athenian politician with a huge influence on democracy at the height of Classical Athens, from arts to the Peloponnesian War

The use of space in the play Agamemnon is inherently gendered, using the outside and inside of the house to show gender conflict.

The Olympic Games have been a symbol of unity since ancient Greece, and were held every four years in honour of the gods.

Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was an important deity in Ancient Greece due to the worship of the various aspects of love.

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