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New book ‘A Greek Tragedy’ recounts harrowing shipwreck at the height of the 2015 refugee crisis
Author Jeanne Carstensen details a deadly shipwreck she witnessed through accounts from survivors and rescuers alike. The ...
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How a 2015 shipwreck off the Greek coast shows the human cost of the refugee crisis
NPR's Scott Simon talks with journalist Jeanne Carstensen about her new book, "Greek Tragedy," about the wreck of a ship filled with refugees off the Greek coast in 2015.
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The Concept of Curse in Ancient Greek Society
The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even ...
Julia Ducournau’s favourite horror movies: “It’s a Greek tragedy”
Another gory highlight came in the form of lesser-known slasher Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Ducournau revealed that ...
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Director Gemma Blasco Explores Dark Side of Human Nature, Tragedy, Personal Experience in ‘Fury’
In the process she finds a much needed emotional outlet on the stage embodying the vengeful character of Medea in a ...
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Theatre TJC presents a new spin on classical Greek tragedy, ‘Antigone,’ April 2-5
For its next production, Theatre TJC is going Greek with “Antigone,” a new play by TJC theatre professor and director Denise Weatherly-Green, based on Sophocles’ original work, written around 441 ...
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New book recounts harrowing shipwreck at height of the 2015 refugee crisis
The year 2015 marked the peak of Europe’s refugee crisis. Over a million people arrived on the continent’s shores, trying to flee conflicts in home countries like Syria and Afghanistan — though they ...