A little known fact about me is that I’ve always loved Greek mythology. I find it incredibly ... this year the West Pittston Library is running a book club that is just right for you.

When I was around seven years old, I received the Usborne Book of Greek Myths as a Christmas ... purpose of the Ganymede story as a piece of mythology was to give a sort of divine legitimacy to the ...

Short North mainstay Happy Greek Restaurant posted a sign in its window, at 660 N. High St., announcing its last day of business will be Feb. 15. The restaurant's note, which was confirmed by ...

In 1962, archaeologists uncovered an extraordinary artifact in a tomb near Thessaloniki, Greece—the Derveni Papyrus.

Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes. The standout essays in Megan Marshall’s “After Lives” recall her troubled ...

The enduring appeal of Greek mythology: Of gods, heroes, and demons Take Stephen Fry’s books, for instance; he takes these ancient dramas and retells them with the flair of someone who can make even ...

Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes. By Dwight Garner Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences. When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose.

Alba de Céspedes’s book, a coming-of-age novel following eight young women in Rome, is perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante. “Blood on Satan’s Claw,” by Robert Wynne-Simmons, is a novel by ...

An alarming video from Gaza shows young children handling oversized rifles in the absence of Hamas police. Despite Hamas's efforts to maintain order, children handling weapons instead of toys has ...