This volume reinvigorates the field of Classical Reception by investigating present-day culture, society, and politics, particularly gender, gender roles, and f

This entertaining and useful book provides a comprehensive survey of films about the ancient world, from The Last Days of Pompeii to Gladiator. Jon Solomon cata

A new, full analysis of the Ancient World epic and how this film genre continues to comment on modern-day issues.

The rise of cinema and television has heightened the difficulty in distinguishing between 'elite' and 'popular' culture. By studying the multiple depictions of

A comprehensive treatment of the Classical World in film and television, A Companion to Ancient Greece and Rome on Screen closely examines the films and TV show