Women’s vital roles in ancient Greek theater challenge the long-standing myth of an exclusively male-dominated performance ...

Dionysus was so much more than just the master of the vine; he was also charged with fertility, fruitfulness, theater, ecstasy, and abandon. Whether called Dionysus (his Greek name) or Bacchus ...

The transition of religions has left a lasting imprint, manifesting in instances where churches were constructed atop ancient ...

Written in 405 BC, at the end of the Golden Age of Pericles, The Frogs is one of Aristophanes' timeless and most beloved masterworks. The play tackles the descent of god Dionysus to the Underworld ...

The first plays were performed in the Theatre of Dionysus, built in the shadow of the Acropolis in Athens at the beginning of the 5th century, but theatres proved to be so popular they soon spread ...

At The Theater of Dionysus, Greece's best authors would stage their finest plays for a week, and the audience would vote for their favorites. Regardless of who won, Athens prospered.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The "Ancient Theater and the Cinema" exhibit is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. Here are 5 things to know about the exhibit: It’s ...

Walk among the ruins of the Parthenon, explore the Theatre of Dionysus, and soak in panoramic views of the city. In the evening, enjoy dinner in the charming Plaka neighbourhood.

It is time for ancient Greek theatre to tour some of Cyprus’ most stunning open-air venues. Returning for the 28th edition, the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama begins on July 9 ...