July 11, 2012
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Wonder if we’ll get more info in English on this one from ANSA: Archaeologists have discovered what may be among the oldest remains at the ancient site of Selinunte: an ancient temple. Inside, fragments have been found that help explain the site’s significance: an offering to Demeter, the goddess of grain and agriculture; a small…
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These are only semi-related, so first, the Royal Ontario Museum has put up a nice little video about the Baths of Caracalla with commentary by socialite-Classical-archaeologist Trinity Jackman: … in which she mentions the prevalence of malaria at Rome. I wanted to know more of course, but discovered that Sallares’ book on the subject (Malaria…
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History of the Ancient World: Delia as Nemesis: The Tibullan Mistress Evolved.
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Friends of Classics News: Paying your way to the Olympics.
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Friends of Classics News: Classics for All – Volunteer Web Writers Wanted.