Greek Reporter

Philogelos: The World’s Oldest Surviving Joke Book from Ancient Greece

The Philogelos, a 4th-century manuscript, is the world’s oldest surviving joke book, revealing how Ancient Greeks used humor in everyday life.
Hyperallergic

Laughing at the Jokes on Ancient Greek Vases

PRINCETON, NJ — Too many Greek vase jokes are lost in translation. For example, this duel between Achilles and Hector looks serious. But tragicomic ironies abound in ancient epic. The Trojan war ...
Mashable

Sisyphus puns are on a roll on Twitter

"Sisyphus" by Titian (1548-49) from the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid. Credit: Fine Art Images / Heritage Images / Getty Images Making puns about Sisyphus is an everlasting task, set to be ...
East Bay Times

Spin Cycle: Old Greek jokes, pricey food and costly decisions

It turns out the Greeks did invent everything, including jokes. Did you hear the one about the big wooden horse and the Trojans? A manuscript of a 4th century AD joke book, “Philogelos: The Laugh ...