Could ancient mega-floods along the Nile hold the key to understanding the origins of the Great Sphinx? In this video, we explore new geological and geomorphological evidence, including massive ...

Here, Oedipus faces new accusations—of incest and patricide. But he no longer protests. Instead, he declares his innocence of ...

Fresh theories suggest the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza may not represent a pharaoh, but instead depict a woman. This video explores clues in the statue’s features, ancient symbolism, and alternative ...

Data is power, and man has known it for centuries. In these excerpts, the author juxtaposes some of the earliest data collectors, as early as 48 BCE, to today’s age, where data is collected at every ...

This fall, the Getty Villa Museum and the Troubadour Theater Company will present Oedipus the King, Mama! for the 19th annual Villa Outdoor Classical Theater production. Learn more!