A Winged Chariot, Wilshire Boulevard, and a Shipwreck: The Travels of Triptolemos
Retracing the travels of a beautiful Greek vase, from Naples to England to Los Angeles by way of a near miss with the sea floor
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Five-Ton Wheel Takes Center Stage for “Prometheus Bound”
A five-ton steel wheel has craned into the Getty Villa for this fall’s outdoor theater production.
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Prometheus Bound: A God Stands Up for Humans’ Rights
Prometheus gave humans fire, and for that he was punished for all of eternity. His story is brought to life in the Villa’s outdoor theater this fall.
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Getty Voices: Sicilian Journeys
Who is the Mozia Charioteer?
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Getty Voices: Classics 2.0
The real ancient world of Greece and Rome was colorful, human, and messy.
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Getty Voices: The Ancient Funny
Stop me if you've heard this one before: A Greek, a Roman, and a priest walk into a bar...
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Getty Voices: Mystery Cults and the Mother Goddess
The mysterious cults of ancient Greek religion.
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Getty Voices: Digging the Sacred
Sleuthing the mysterious and sacred in Greek and Roman religion.
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An Ancient Curse Revealed
A curse tablet excavated from Morgantina, Sicily, bears some vengeful words.
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Seven Ways of Seeing “Lion Attacking a Horse”
Artwork, relic of lost grandeur, stone monument—this sculpture is many things at once.
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“Not Like a Coward”: Remembering a Warrior’s Death
An ancient Greek gravestone preserves the memory and courage of warrior Pollis.
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Voting with the Ancient Greeks
An ancient Greek wine cup shows how to cast a vote.
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