Revenge is now!  Achilles, Telemachus and their loyal servants launch their attack upon the suitors.  The palace hall is drenched in blood.  When all is done, those who betrayed and assaulted the House of Odysseus will drink from his cup of vengeance.

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss. 

Penelope gets Odysseus’s bow out of the storeroom and announces that she will marry the suitor who can string it and then shoot an arrow through a line of twelve axes.

It's the beginning of the end of our tale.

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss.

An absolutely classic, iconic movie, Jason and the Argonauts (1963) has captured the imagination of young people for 60 years.  Notable for the wonderful stop-motion animation effects of Ray Harryhausen, the film also stars Honor Blackman who went on to her own iconic work as "Cathy Gale" in "The Avengers" British tv series and "Pussy Galore" in "Goldfinger."

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss this legendary film. 

Morning at the palace.  The day of reckoning is at hand.  Penelope awakes in despair.  Odysseus and Telemachus gather to take action. The suitors, unaware of the danger, plan an attack of their own.  Visions of walls covered with blood fill the air.

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel continue the journey.

As night falls on the palace, Odysseus begins to put his strategy into motion when the suitors leave for the night. With help of his son Telemachus and his matron Athena, Odysseus secures the weapons. Later, Odysseus finally encounters Penelope-- but while still disguised as a beggar.  The tender moment is punctuated by a dream the Penelope shares with her husband for whom she has long waited, but does not yet recognize. 

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss. 

The lion has returned to his den-- Odysseus is in his palace! But he's in disguise and keeping at the ready until the time is ripe for his attack.  However, there are obstacles to avoid as he finds himself in a bloody fight for the amusement of the suitors.  

Meanwhile, with the help of Athena, Penelope uses more strategies to keep the suitors at bay.

The tension rises...

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss.

The face that launched a thousand ships!  The most beautiful woman in the world! Queen of Sparta!  That is what we know of the legend of Helen of Troy.  

In this week's episode we look at one of the times Hollywood told her tale, the 1956 movie eponymously titled "Helen of Troy." Starring Rosanna Podesta and Jacques Serna and featuring a very young Bridget Bardot, the film is very much in the style of the "Sword and Sandal" epics of its era.  Does it do Helen justice?  

Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel as they discuss. 

Telemachus arrives at the palace but keeps his knowledge of Odysseus' return secret.  Meanwhile, Odysseus enters the palace as well-- but disguised as a beggar.  He is greeted, however, by insults and violence from the suitors.

Tensions start to boil...

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss. 

After twenty long years, Odysseus and Telemachus, father and son, finally see each other again.  The son is no longer a baby and the father is still glorious after these many years. However, the tenderness of the reunion will have to wait for there is work to be done-- the suitors are aware that Telemachus has returned and are planning a deadly welcome.

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss.

The end is near.  Athena bids Telemachus to return to Ithaca and defend the palace against the suitors.  Meanwhile, Odysseus, already home in Ithaca, hides out until he can make his move.  Dr. Gary Stickel guides us through the chapter.

Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.