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Ithaca: a scintillating eco-thriller RPG that aims to confront our violent moment

The latest game from ‘reality-inspired’ studio the Pixel Hunt sees you transporting precious human cargo – and deciding what to do with it

The Guardian - UK

Ithaca expects tourism surge after the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey blockbuster

Next tourist season, the small island in the Ionian is expected to feature on the travel lists of thousands of tourists arriving from abroad.

Euronews

Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, gets its Hollywood moment

The Greek island of Ithaca anticipates increased tourism following the release of the "Odyssey" film. Businesses and officials expect many visitors to follow the epic poem's inspiration. While the movie generated publicity, no scenes were filmed on the island itself. Visitors will find Homeric monuments and literary heritage points of…

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In Homer’s epic, a bold princess helps Odysseus home – but not in Nolan’s film. Who is Nausicaa?

In Homer’s Odyssey, Nausicaa is a tall, gutsy teenage princess who finds a naked and helpless Odysseus washed up on her shore, gives him her brothers’ clothing, and instructs him on how to appeal to her mother, Queen Arete, for help to get home to Ithaca. She is crucial to…

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Odyssey of stock market: What investors can learn from the Greek epic hero’s journey back home?

Investors can learn from Odysseus's long voyage home. Resisting temptations and instant profits are crucial for long-term success. True value in stocks is revealed over extended periods of time. Stagnation in risk-free assets hinders portfolio growth and ultimate goals. Patience and adaptability are key for survival and achieving investment objectives.

The Economic Times

The Odyssey: jaw-dropping action, dark magic and dolphin cameos – discuss with spoilers

Inside all the blink-and-you-miss-it moments, subtle easter eggs and poignant takeaways from Christopher Nolan’s ancient epic

The Guardian - US

If LeBron James Sees ‘The Odyssey’ Before Making His Free-Agent Decision, He Has Just One Choice to Make

As LeBron James mulls his next team, the theatrical release of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ would relate to one of his suitors.

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‘It was unlike anything I expected’: Fans react to seeing The Odyssey

The blockbuster adapts Homer’s ancient Greek epic about the king of Ithaca’s return home after the Trojan War.

Evening Standard

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: The Epic Everyone Will Be Debating

Christopher Nolan, playing with time, memory, and morality has always been a hallmark of his work and in The Odyssey, he challenges himself to take on the oldest adventure story in Western literature. The tale of Odysseus' tortured journey back from the wars of Troy written by Homer is a…

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The Odyssey ending explained: Who dies, who becomes king, and who is Athena?

Breaking down the epic that is The Odyssey

Total Film

The Odyssey Movie: Meaning, story, runtime and star-studded cast of Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' movie is set for a July 17 release. The film adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic about Odysseus's journey home. Filming occurred in diverse global locations using IMAX cameras for grand scale. Advance bookings show massive demand, especially for IMAX premium seats. Ticket prices are surprisingly high…

The Economic Times

The Odyssey review: "Mythological filmmaking of the highest order"

GamesRadar

A modern odyssey: the archaeologist following Homer’s route on a bicycle

As Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation is released, Australian archaeologist and cyclist Sam Wood has recreated Odysseus’ journey on two wheels

The Guardian - AU

Can we map The Odyssey? How ancient geographers and modern researchers have traced Odysseus’s travels

Homer’s Odyssey is a quest, following King Odysseus’s ten-year journey back home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. It is a tale with distinct geographic, spatial and temporal dimensions. It is no wonder that for centuries, people have been intrigued by the places mentioned in the Odyssey, wondering how many…

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The Independent UK

An essential guide to the many characters in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

If you don’t know your Penelope from your Athena, this is for you

The Guardian - UK

My very own Greek Odyssey: a sailing trip to the island of Ithaca

A quest for the settings that inspired Homer – and Hollywood’s latest blockbuster – turned into a personal voyage of discovery

Inverse

'The Odyssey's Final Trailer Confirms A Major Story Change

Christopher Nolan's ancient epic is focused more on the family than we first thought.

Euronews

‘Ghost farms’ have been polluting Greece’s waters for years. Now, things are changing

Abandoned farms have left the Ionian Sea filled with fishing nets, tiles, plastics and timber - but media coverage and pressure from the authorities has triggered a momentous 'shift'.

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Physicists have measured ‘negative time’ in the lab

As Homer tells us, Odysseus made an epic journey, against the odds, from Troy to his home in Ithaca. He visited many lands, but mostly dwelt with the nymph Calypso on her island.

Euronews

‘Abandoned fish farms everywhere’: Greek island grapples with debris polluting the Ionian Sea

The Greek island of Ithaca is still facing pollution years after fish farms were abandoned.

The Times of India

Was the Odyssey real? 3,000-year-old sanctuary of legendary Trojan War hero Odysseus discovered in Greece

A significant archaeological find on Ithaca, Greece, suggests centuries of worship for the legendary Odysseus. Researchers unearthed a sanctuary with inscribed artifacts, ritual offerings, and ceramics dating back to the Mycenaean era. This discovery strengthens the link between the epic hero and tangible history, fueling renewed interest in his enduring…

The Independent UK

Eight Greek islands you may not have heard of – for crowd-free travel in 2026

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ Greek island, but if you want to swerve the crowds, these less-traveled ones offer idyllic beaches and breathtaking views

The Independent UK

Seven underrated Greek destinations you must visit this year

TRAVEL FOCUS: As Greece feels the impact of overtourism due to rising visitor numbers, it’s still possible to find idyllic, lesser-visited spots. Olivia Campbell consults some seasoned travellers about their favourite places to escape to

The National (Scotland)

Israeli-owned Rosebank oil firm reveals profits doubled in last six months

AN OWNER of the Rosebank oil field has announced that its profits have doubled in the first six months of 2025 ...

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“The singer is in tears as the final chords ring, and who can blame her?”: The most outspoken British metalcore band of the decade just played their last show

Ithaca wrap up a career of righteous rage with a triumphant set at Bristol festival Arctangent

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