£52,750 Appeal for 2021 Research
Help us solve the greatest mystery of the Classical world
Scholars have been baffled for centuries.
In the Odyssey Homer gives a detailed description of Ithaca, Odysseus’ homeland.
But where is it?
Robert Bittlestone had an inspired idea.
What if Paliki, the peninsula on the western coast of Kefalonia, was actually a separate island at the time of Odysseus?
Then it perfectly matches Homer’s description of Ithaca.
Our compelling research, from geophysics to classical history, means we are close to finding the answer!
Latest News
Research Plans for 2021
In 2021 we will focus our research plans on the search for evidence to determine conclusively whether Paliki was a separate island at the time of Odysseus.… Read More
First English dictionary of ancient Greek since the Victorian era
Huge congratulations to Professor James Diggle, one of the founding members of the Odysseus Unbound team! James led the team behind the Cambridge Greek Lexicon – a magnificent work of scholarship.… Read More
Inspired by Odysseus
Marco Grieco has been so inspired by the Odysseus Unbound project, he’s featuring it in his new novel. The Italian composer of ”Odissea the Musical’ spoke to us on a recent visit to Kefalonia. … Read More
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