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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Persephone - Caught on Camera

The Odyssey Has Me Wanting More Greek Stories. There's One Hitting Theaters

It’s an old song in a new format.

Cinemablend

‘I felt like Orpheus’: how the designer of Gears of War bounced back from studio closure by producing Hadestown

After suffering the schadenfreude of gamers online, the Tony-winning Broadway musical offered redemption to Cliff Bleszinski

The Guardian - UK

7 People Who Were Said To Return From The Dead Before Jesus

For thousands of years, people across different civilizations have told stories about someone who crossed the line between life and death and somehow returned. Long before Jesus, ancient cultures already had myths about gods, heroes, and sacred figures who were believed to come back after dying or disappearing. These stories…

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Ancient Greek mystery cult priestesses may have chemically tweaked fungus to induce psychedelic hallucinations

Ancient followers of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used a highly toxic fungus to create psychedelic hallucinations during their rituals, a new chemical analysis suggests.

LiveScience

9 Years Later, Amazon Is Finally Turning A Beloved Fantasy Comic Into A TV Show

From Tumblr to Prime.

Inverse

Pregnant Nicola Roberts forced to pull out of West End show for medical procedure

She said withdrawing from the production was ‘upsetting’

Evening Standard

Nicola Roberts ‘heartbroken’ after pulling out of West End shows

The singer, 40, had played the role of Persephone in the musical Hadestown.

Evening Standard

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Hades 2 is a fantastic modern epic – punishing, rewarding, and full of life, even in death

Hades 2 has a lot to live up to in the looming shadow of one of the best roguelites ever, but it’s checked all the right boxes for me.

TechRadar

How a church row over a pre-Christian ritual reflects an ancient Italian village’s battle for survival

High in the Aspromonte mountains in the toe of Italy’s boot lies the ancient Calabrian village of Bova. Over the last two millennia, a series of invaders and settlers have left their mark on the Aspromonte, including the ancient Greeks – influencing a way of life from farming to language.

The Conversation

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts joins cast of West End musical Hadestown

Roberts will play Persephone from September 16 until January 18 2026 at the Lyric Theatre in London.

Evening Standard

Audition for fun swings scientist into hot musical role

One of the stars of Hadestown is a cancer scientist who auditioned with friends for a laugh and found himself cast in the hit musical.

AAP

We’ve told this story for 2,500 years: how Hadestown playfully brings alive an ancient Greek myth

“It’s an old song”, Hermes (Christine Anu) sings at the opening of Hadestown, but “we’re gonna sing it again and again”.

The Conversation

Severance: what time is it on, how can I watch, and what are the theories explained?

The second season of the sci-fi office thriller has plenty of mind-bending mysteries, plus what’s up with that room full of goats?

Evening Standard

Broadway musical Hadestown arrives way, way Down Under

Christine Anu stars in the Australian premiere of Hadestown - the hit musical retelling of the ancient tale of Orpheus and Eurydice.

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The 7 clever and brilliant KAOS easter eggs that you definitely missed

WhatToWatch

Kaos episode 7 recap: Riddy comes to a shocking realization

Zeus throws a family BBQ (SPOILERS ahead)...

Marie Claire

Your Guide to the Cast of Netflix's 'Kaos'

The gods are real, and Jeff Goldblum is the king of them all.

WhatToWatch

Kaos episode 4 recap: what is going on in the Underworld?

In Kaos episode 4, Riddy and Caeneus grow closer, Orpheus is marked and Zeus sets his plans, all while something is clearly up in the Underworld.

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The Guardian - UK

Actor Rakie Ayola: ‘Amazing things have happened this side of 40’

The star of stage and screen on playing Persephone in Netflix’s bold take on Greek mythology, going viral and being uncool about awards

GoodToKnow

Have you heard of demetrescence? It's the second transition as a mother when your kids become teens and here's the important reason why we all need to know more about it

You might not have heard of demetrescence but if you're a mum of teens, you could already be going through it. Experts share insight into this life transition.

Top News

Ani Difranco Makes Broadway Debut In Tony-Winning Musical Hadestown

Ani DiFranco, Grammy winner, takes on Broadway as Persephone in Hadestown, embracing new challenges and experiences.

The Guardian - UK

Hadestown review – thrilling songs from an American underworld

Anaïs Mitchell’s musical melds two classical myths, folk and jazz with tremendous soul and offbeat spirit

GamesRadar

Hades 2 could turn my favorite roguelike upside down, and I'm trying to work out what that might look like

Opinion | Fighting down through hell sounds like fun, but scandals would bring the drama

Zenger

DACA DREAMer Stars As Orpheus In Broadway’s Hadestown National Tour

DACA DREAMer J. Antonio Rodriguez takes center stage in Hadestown, drawing parallels between his journey and Orpheus's.

The Conversation

What ancient Greek stories of humans transformed into plants can teach us about fragility and resilience

For me, gardening is the most joyful summer activity, when I can see my hard work rewarded with colorful blooms and lush greenery. Science explains this feeling by recognizing the deep bond between humans and plants. Being in a nurturing relationship with nature supports our physical and mental health.

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