#Thelxinoe ~ Classics News for October 19, 2020

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Hodie est a.d. XIV Kal. Nov. 2772 AUC ~ 2 Pyanepsion in the fourth year of the 699th Olympiad

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This episode covers the first part of book 2 of Republic. Glaucon and Adeimantus take over the conversation with Socrates and challenge him to prove that it’s good to be good. Glaucon gets wild with a ring of invisibility. The gang builds a utopian city of pigs and meets an army of good-natured dogs.

Straddling the Strait of Kerch in the Northern Black Sea, the Bosporan Kingdom provides an unusual case study within the Hellenistic period. Originally settled by Greeks during the 6th century BC, the Cimmerian Bosporus would become host to a powerful kingdom backed up economically by its massive grain exports to the Mediterranean. For most of its history the kingdom would be headed by the Spartocid Dynasty, a group of Hellenized Thracians who ruled as tyrants and kings until the early 1st century BC, and had close ties with the nomadic Scythian and Sarmatian tribes of the steppe as both enemies and trading partners.

We Discuss the biography of Hesiod and the poem The Works and Days. Opinions and Beeps happen. 

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Alia

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Today on the Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar:

If it thunders today it portends the downfall of a ruler or the overthrow of a king, but it also portends discord among the people and an abundance of crops.

… adapted from the text and translation of:

Jean MacIntosh Turfa, The Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar, in Nancy Thomson de Grummond and Erika Simon (eds.), The Religion of the Etruscans. University of Texas Press, 2006. (Kindle edition)

#Thelxinoe ~ Classics News for the Weekend of October 17-18, 2020

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Hodie est a.d. XV Kal. Nov. 2772 AUC ~ 1 Pyanepsion in the fourth year of the 699th Olympiad

n.b. We’ve added a link below (in the ‘Professional’ section) to Dr Pistone’s Online Classics Social Calendar … It is a good source for online social events and talks with a Classics bent …

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Xerxes launches the second invasion of Greece

The NSW premier’s relationship with disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire has led to calls for her resignation. If you look at Roman history, it’s not the first time a lover has caused a political leader strife. Associate Professor of Classics & Ancient History at La Trobe University, Rhiannon Evans, tells Virginia Trioli about the case of Mark Antony.

Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo – brother-in-law of Caligula – is sent by Claudius to Germany to deal with some rebellious tribes. But he’s TOO successful, so Claudius calls him home. Messalina decides to get married again – while still married to Claudius. Surprisingly he isn’t too happy about it when he finds out. So she has a date – with a sword.

16th official episode of Spartan History Podcast, Jason and the Golden Fleece part 4.

… I was delighted to be joined by Dr Lyndsay Coo, a leading expert on Sophocles and his lost plays, to talk through the life and legacy of this famous dramatist. We first talk about Sophocles and his seven surviving plays, before going on to the many, many fragments that survive and their significance. This was an enthralling and eye-opening chat. Enjoy.

509 BCE – 284 CE – A whistle-stop tour of some of the aspects of Rome and how some of them changed over time.

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Alia

‘Sorting’ Out Your Day:

Today on the Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar:

If it thunders today, it portends a plentiful grain supply brought from foreign lands.

… adapted from the text and translation of:

Jean MacIntosh Turfa, The Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar, in Nancy Thomson de Grummond and Erika Simon (eds.), The Religion of the Etruscans. University of Texas Press, 2006. (Kindle edition)

#Thelxiope ~ Classics in Landscape Mode for October 17, 2020

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Hodie est a.d. XVI Kal. Nov. 2772 AUC ~ 30 Boedromion in the fourth year of the 699th Olympiad

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Marathon Reading by the Jermyn Street Theatre

Herodotus Helpline

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David Amster

Ancient History Guy

Christian Lehmann

Andrea Cirla

Olympia Kyklos

Oriental Institute

Archaeology Now

Study of Antiquity and the Middle Ages

Novium Museum

Peopling the Past

Parco Colosseo

Michael Levy

Center for Hellenic Studies

Kings and Generals

Classics in Color

Bettina Joy de Guzman

Invicta

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Natalie Haynes

Classical Wisdom

D Midgley

Alliterative

Classics for All

Walter M Roberts III

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#Thelxinoe ~ Classics News for October 16, 2020

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Hodie est a.d. XVII Kal. Nov. 2772 AUC ~ 29 Boedromion in the fourth year of the 699th Olympiad

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“The idea of a kind of intact tomb, at a certain moment where the archaeologist breaks through the door and lifts up a lamp to reveal the glint of gold everywhere. That’s become the defining moment for archaeology.” What do we know about the people who explored and studied Egypt’s ancient civilizations? The notebooks of … 

In this episode of Roamin’ The Empire, we explore the ancient remains of Roman Barcino, scattered among the historic city center of modern Barcelona in northeastern Spain. In addition to the architectural remains, which include stretches of wall and…

69 AD was a tumultuous year in Roman history. 4 Romans assumed the title of emperor; only one remained standing by the year’s end. His name was Vespasian, veteran of Claudius’ invasion of Britain and the builder of the Colosseum. Jonathan Eaton (@DrJEaton) joined me on the podcast to talk through the rise of Emperor Vespasian. In particular, we focus on what this father of the Flavian Dynasty was doing during 69 AD and assess how influential soldiers across the empire were in his bid for power. Jonathan is the author of Leading the Roman Army: Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC – 235 AD.

We jump into 454 BCE where we start to see the consequences of the events of the previous year play out. It’s hard to get away from our “Roman Achilles” who, in his position as plebeian tribune, levels a charge of “injuring the state” against the former consul Romilius. This sets up a cascade of interesting incidents.

Heus, you want to learn Latin? Salve sodalis, you have come to the right place. This is a Latin podcast for beginners. With the series “Litterae Latinae Simplices”, you will set up for a journey into Latin literature, in easy spoken Latin.

Shusma Malik joined me on the podcast to discuss the infamous Emperor Nero. He ruled nearly 2000 years ago, after taking over from his stepfather Claudius. Nero was a despotic ruler, enamoured in his own talents. His reign was characterised by tyranny and debauchery. To what extent is the commonly-held perception that Nero should be understood as the Antichrist figure in the Bible accurate? Join us to learn more about Nero’s rise and his eventual expulsion from office, leading up to his death as a friendless man. 

J.Soth listening via youtube asks, ‘didn’t the Roman’s employ phalanx tactics premaniple era?’

On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by guest Kyle Harper, a professor of classics at the University of Oklahoma. Their discussion looks to the past, particularly the fall of Rome to help understand the problems of today. Kyle’s book, The Fall of Rome takes a look at infectious disease as part of the destruction of Rome.

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Alia

‘Sorting’ Out Your Day:

Today on the Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar:

If it thunders today, it portends such weakness in men that they will be unrecognizable.

… adapted from the text and translation of:

Jean MacIntosh Turfa, The Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar, in Nancy Thomson de Grummond and Erika Simon (eds.), The Religion of the Etruscans. University of Texas Press, 2006. (Kindle edition)

#Thelxinoe ~ Classics News for October 15, 2020

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Hodie est Id. Oct. 2772 AUC ~ 28 Boedromion in the fourth year of the 699th Olympiad

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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by guest Kyle Harper, a professor of classics at the University of Oklahoma. Their discussion looks to the past, particularly the fall of Rome to help understand the problems of today. Kyle’s book, The Fall of Rome takes a look at infectious disease as part of the destruction of Rome.

Book Reviews

Alia

‘Sorting’ Out Your Day:

Today on the Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar:

If it thunders today, it portends a famine caused by a hot wind affecting the crops.

… adapted from the text and translation of:

Jean MacIntosh Turfa, The Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar, in Nancy Thomson de Grummond and Erika Simon (eds.), The Religion of the Etruscans. University of Texas Press, 2006. (Kindle edition)