Ancient Rome was full of rich, ambitious social climbers in a cutthroat political environment—people who had enemies to get rid of, and deep pockets to pay for the service. 53 more words

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This episode of Classics Confidential is linked to Weaving Women’s Stories – a series of events organised by Dr Emma Bridges and Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts, as part of the 2018 Being Human Festival. It features, in order of appearance: Emma Bridges (Institute of Classical Studies) on Homer, Penelope, Ovid and reception Ursula Rothe (The […]

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In this Mini Myth, we start a series on the Zodiac constellations, and how the hell they got up there! A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I’m sorry, that’s just the way it is. Given it’s fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I’m not as deferential as I…

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Another of the emperors in the 20 Years Anarchy. Let’s see if tis one is better that the others… he’s not. Oh well, maybe he has some fun stories at least.

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