On the Greek island of Ithaca, archaeologists recently uncovered new evidence that suggests ancient travelers once made ...

After a lifetime search for the perfect Greek island, I think I’ve finally found it. A dreamscape of shimmering blue seas and secret bays hidden by towering cypress trees, the island of Ithaca ...

The rocky hills of Ithaca, home to olive groves and old Greek legends, have now yielded their most evocative secret: the possible sanctuary of Odysseus. At a site known for over two centuries as the ...

A scholarly Jonathan Grun is entranced by a visit to an island on which Homer set his classic Odyssey.

Was Ithaca truly Odysseus’ home? New discoveries have revived debate on the Homeric hero due to rich archaeological and cultural evidence.

City Alderman Joseph Murtagh and Tompkins County Historian Carol Kammen joined the community at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Ithaca on Sunday to commemorate the 196th ...

There is only one establishment outside of Cornell’s campus that serves Greek food within a 15-mile radius of Ithaca, The Souvlaki House on Eddy Street.

There is a deep seductiveness to the second, yet untested, part of Bittlestone’s theory, that the Odyssey’s landscape can still be found on Cephalonia, like a palimpsest beneath a medieval ...

Known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and connection to ancient Greek mythology, Ithaca is celebrated as the legendary home of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey.

Ithaca's bigger sibling, Kefalonia, has enjoyed an influx of tourists since Captain Corelli's Mandolin shone a spotlight on it. However, if you really want to escape - and find yourself in ...

Ithaca, the Greek Legend that Hollywood's finest simply can't get enough of. By SIMON MORRIS . Published: 13:19 EDT, 27 July 2012 | Updated: 13:19 EDT, 27 July 2012 ...