January 2009
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A while back I grew bored of the constant comparisons of Rome and the US, but Tom Ricks in Foreign Policy seems to be departing from the cliched ‘rise and fall’ approach. Worth a look (and apparently more to come): How would the Romans handle the financial crisis?
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ante diem vi kalendas februarias 6 A.D. — dedication of the Temple of Castor and Pollux by the future emperor Tiberius 98 A.D. — death of Nerva (?) ca. 303 A.D. — martyrdom of Devota 1887 — birth of Carl Blegen, future excavator of Pylos (etc.)
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in medias res (Wordsmith) obtuse (Merriam-Webster)
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Website: Greek and Roman Games in the Computer Age
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The Gabii Project (Central Italy) is sponsoring a volunteer field school program for undergraduate students in 2009 (season dates: 21 June – 25 July). If you are interested in applying (deadline 15 February 2009), please visit http://lw.lsa.umich.edu/kelsey/research/Excavation/Gabii/; inquiries may be directed to gabiiproject At umich.edu. LOCATION The archaeological project is located at the site of…
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