Cartoon drawing of the traditional mask that represents tragedy.

Tragedy masks. The origin of Greek drama is to be found in the yearly celebrations in honor of Dionysus, god of wine. Riotous festivals were held, during which the god of wine was extolled with carousals and boisterous songs, these...

An image of "Illustration to Imre Madach's The Tragedy of Man: In the Heaven (Scene 1)", created by Mihaly Zichy in 1887 (Charcoal drawing, 100 x 70 cm).

An image of "Illustration to Imre Madach's The Tragedy of Man: In the Paradise (Scene 2)", created by Mihaly Zichy in 1887 (Charcoal drawing, 100 x 70 cm).

An image of "Illustration to Imre Madach's The Tragedy of Man: In Athens (Scene 5)", created by Mihaly Zichy in 1887 (Charcoal drawing, 100 x 70 cm).

An image of "Illustration to Imre Madach's The Tragedy of Man: Outside the Paradise (Scene 15)", created by Mihaly Zichy in 1887 (Charcoal drawing, 100 x 70 cm).

This June, 2005, article discusses a report that states that NASA has not been meeting safety recommendations that were made after the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. Article also covers the tragedy itself and a possible cause of the...

The BBC explores the Israel's reaction to the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.

An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.

An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.

45,000 war brides emigrated to Canada during and after World War II, the majority of them British. This site was compiled by a war bride historian (her Master's thesis on this topic can be downloaded here) and is rich with personal...

45,000 war brides emigrated to Canada during and after World War II, the majority of them British. This site was compiled by a war bride historian (her Master's thesis on this topic can be downloaded here) and is rich with personal...

45,000 war brides emigrated to Canada during and after World War II, the majority of them British. This site was compiled by a war bride historian (her Master's thesis on this topic can be downloaded here) and is rich with personal...

Site opens with a terrible picture of victims of the fire that draws the reader into the incredible story of this tragedy. A very comprehensive site with newspaper articles, trial testimony, maps of the building, and photographs.

A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...

A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...

(525-456 B.C.) Ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Greek tragedies

Famous 19th century actor, and brother of John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Lincoln. Booth played in Richard III and many Shakespearean tragedies.

A French dramatist, who primarily wrote tragedies.

Following a large number of salmonella outbreaks in 2008-2009, Scientific American delves into how it happened and led to tragedy.

(1567-1640) Was a courtier to James I and Charles I. He later became secretary of state and Earl of Stirling. He wrote doomsday and four tragedies.

Biographical information on the final crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.

In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.