Where the Founding Fathers Found Their Inspiration
The idea of an independent United States was inspired in no small part by Greco-Roman ideals, argues a classics professor
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The Journey of ‘The Odyssey’ From Myth to Movie
As Christopher Nolan brings Homer’s epic to the big screen, a Tufts professor explains why audiences return to the classic story
On Mother’s Day, Listen to the Women
From ancient goddesses to modern activists, mothers have wielded power to protect their communities
Life’s a Beach for Us—but for Ancient Greeks, It Signaled Danger
The beach wasn’t a vacation destination for Europeans until the 19th century—before that, it reeked of brine and the destructive power of the sea
The Ancient Greeks Feared the Beach
Associate Professor Marie-Claire Beaulieu describes how the beach wasn’t always a vacation destination - for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place
The Original Sirens in Mythology Weren’t the Seductresses We Know Today
"It’s a hypnotic voice, it lures people, makes them forget everything, in a lot of cases makes them fall asleep,” says Marie-Claire Beaulieu
First Look: A Renovated Eaton Hall
The historic building will soon open its doors to reveal a dramatic transformation
Looking at Ancient Roman Plagues through an Environmental Lens
Environmental archaeologist Brandon McDonald builds a better understanding of antiquity by looking at the interplay of climate, environment, and disease
The Ocean Gives Up Its Secrets
In a Tell Me More podcast episode, faculty and alumni plumb the depths to better know our watery planet, from sea-level rise to shipwrecks to giant squid