August 30, 2012
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Back in the Dark Ages, when I was doing my first undergraduate degree, half of my double-major was in History and one of my ‘areas of focus’ was the French Revolution. Since the other half was Classicial History and Civilization, you can probably figure that I was greatly interested in the intersections between ancient history…
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From Hurriyet: The ongoing excavation works organized by Mardin Museum at Ilısu Dam have revealed very unique pieces, such as two theater play masks from the Roman period. “The artifacts belong to Roman times. After the restoration is completed they will be exhibited in Mardin Museum … The excavation works held are still continuing.” Mardin…
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ante diem iii kalendas septembres ¶ 490 B.C. — battle of Marathon (according to some reckonings) ¶ 37 A.D. — dedication of the Temple of Augustus (and associated rites thereafter)
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Past Horizons: The man who discovered a ‘lost’ wonder of the world. [on Burckhardt and Petra]
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Corinthian Matters: Corinthian Scholarship monthly: March-May.
rogue classicism 