The timeless appeal of ‘The Odyssey,’ the Iran crisis, lessons from SYRIZA’s rise and fall, and the Turkey-Egypt rapprochement

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” hit the big screen this week. Whether you are a fan of Nolan’s work or not, the reactions and debates we’ve seen across the board remind us of Homer’s immortal appeal, and why the story of Odysseus’ return to Ithaca has captivated audiences around the world for three millennia.