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30 days until THE ODYSSEY sails onto the big screen. Before the movie arrives, experience the timeless epics that inspired it.

Through Peter Green's acclaimed translation, rediscover Homer’s THE ODYSSEY and THE ILIAD in this beautifully packaged boxed set*—two of the greatest adventures ever told, filled with heroes, gods, battles, and unforgettable journeys.

Read the legends before you watch them unfold.

THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY BOXED SET
By Homer
Translated by Peter Green

https://www.ucpress.edu/books/the-iliad-and-the-odyssey-boxed-set/hardcover

*Also available individually

Happy Juneteenth! These liberatory reads and more are waiting for you on our website, and they’re all 40% off with code JUNETEENTH!

On Presidential Libraries As the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public, learn more about the history of presidential libraries.

Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, or Freedom Day—commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans in Galveston finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

To honor Black history and resilience, we’ve curated a reading list of essential books from our collection that explore the powerful, complex legacies of emancipation. From the award-winning oral histories in CIVIL RIGHTS IN BLACK AND BROWN to the crucial history of Black cowboys in JUNETEENTH RODEO, these titles offer vital perspectives on resistance, culture, and the ongoing struggle for equity.

Read the full blog post and explore the reading list here: https://utpress.utexas.edu/blog/2026/06/19/juneteenth-reads-history-culture-and-liberation/

This month we honor Juneteenth by celebrating the voices and stories of Minnesota's African American communities. Featured above are just a few recent titles from our collection. Explore the full collection at the link below.

https://mnhs.info/4xCmxag