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

A riotous, hilarious ride through Greek mythology at Exeter Northcott Theatre from 8 - 18 April 2026 Devon-based kings of comedy Le Navet Bete - one of the UK’s most-loved comedy theatre companies and ...

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Netflix Is a Joke Fest returns in 2026 with a blockbuster lineup of comedians set to perform at the one-week event in Los Angeles. Among the 350 live events taking place across L.A. from May 4 to 10 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Netflix is a Joke returns to L.A. this May, shining a worldwide spotlight on ...

He spent his life shaping ideas about logic, ethics, and self-control. Yet his death was remembered for a moment of uncontrollable laughter. After a boozy feast, he saw a goat eating figs and found it ...

One of my favorite jokes requires a little setup. It’s from the first “Naked Gun” movie, from 1988, starring Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling Los Angeles police detective Frank Drebin and Priscilla ...

Greek mythology, literature, and art have influenced artists to this day. Painting of the sacrifice of Iphigeneia by her father, Agamemnon. Credit: Giovanni Batista Tiepolo / Public Domain Greek ...

Whether you’re a professional musician or you only sing show tunes in the shower, these funny music jokes will hit just the right note Who doesn’t love music? Who doesn’t love jokes? OK, so apparently ...

The author of the Myth of Monsters series recommends works that tell, or retell, these strange and wonderful stories for virtually every age group. By Katherine Marsh Katherine Marsh, a National Book ...