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Two New York women erased $1.5 million in medical debt for 1,284 strangers

In 2018, two Ithaca women raised $12,500 to help strangers struggling with unpaid medical bills. Their donation enabled nonprofit R.I.P. Medical Debt to purchase and cancel $1.5 million in outstanding debt, benefiting 1,284 New Yorkers across 40 counties. Recipients received unexpected letters confirming their medical debts had been forgiven.

The Times of India · Oct 22

After a lifetime search for the perfect Greek island, I’ve finally found it

DISPATCH: A dreamscape of shimmering blue seas and secret bays hidden by towering cypress trees, the island of Ithaca – a place of legends and magic – was everything Victoria Harper hoped it would be...

The Independent UK · Oct 17

There be monsters: what Odysseus can teach us about innovation when maps fail

Think of Odysseus as the archetype of the modern leader, driven off course by outrageous fortune and forced to adjust his plan as he went along.

Fortune · Oct 17

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 · Aug 17

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 · Aug 11

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

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…

The Conversation · Jul 31

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 · Jul 30

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 · Jul 21

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18