EXPLAINED: 15 - The Real Truth

Odyssey by Stephen Fry review – a jaunty version of Homer

The last in Fry’s four-book retelling of the Greek myths is relatable and full of humour

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024

Burning Down the Horse review – entertaining ancient Greek antics

This comedy puts the audience inside the giant wooden ruse, alongside a cast who add fizz to a show with real interest in the classical age

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

‘An ancient shadow permeates his work’: Alberto Manguel on the genius of Ismail Kadare

The writer pays tribute to the late author, reflecting on how Kadare’s use of the ancient past to make sense of the present renders him essential reading

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024

Intuitive Machines' historic private moon mission comes to an end

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander has failed to send out a wakeup signal, confirming that its pioneering mission is over.

Space · Mar 25, 2024

Why does Cleopatra always have to die nude? Male titillaters – and the artist who stood against them

From Medusa to Circe, novelists have scored hits with feminist reimaginings of Greek myths and historical figures. But Swiss-born painter Angelica Kauffman beat them to it – by 250 years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

Private US moon lander still working after breaking leg and falling, but not for long

The first private U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon broke a leg at touchdown before falling over

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus probe beams home more photos from historic moon landing

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander has beamed home a few selfies snapped during its pioneering descent to the lunar surface last week.

Space · Feb 27, 2024

Odysseus moon lander will cease working after sideways landing

Intuitive Machines, the company that built and flew the spacecraft, said it will continue to collect data until sunlight no longer shines on the solar panels, expected to happen Tuesday morning.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2024

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander beams home 1st photos from lunar surface

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander was the first private spacecraft to reach the lunar surface. We now have some images of what it sees as well as an update on its fate.

Space · Feb 26, 2024

US spacecraft on the moon ‘caught a foot’ and tipped on to side, says Nasa

Intuitive Machines CEO says Odysseus tipped over and ended up on its side as it landed on to south polar region

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2024