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fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

How the Ancient Greeks Built Their Magnificent Temples: The Art of Ancient Engineering

The ancient Greeks constructed temples starting with mud brick and thatched roofs, evolving over time to more durable materials like stone starting in the seventh century BC.
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fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Socratic Litigation: Imagining the curious case of the hamstrung hemlock

Socrates ingested hemlock but did not die; instead, he developed a severe rash.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods' gift to musicals

Mythological musicals, like Disney's Hercules and Hadestown, reflect the resurgence of ancient Greek narratives in modern theatrical forms.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago
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Reopened Getty to host Griffin Warrior artifacts

Artifacts from the Griffin Warrior's tomb will be exhibited at the Getty Museum, showcasing Mycenaean civilization's artistry for the first time in the U.S.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago
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Archaic necropolis found in Gela

A significant Archaic-era necropolis has been discovered in Gela, Sicily, which enhances our understanding of ancient burial practices.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Reopened Getty to host Griffin Warrior artifacts

Artifacts from the Griffin Warrior's tomb will be exhibited at the Getty Museum, showcasing Mycenaean civilization's artistry for the first time in the U.S.
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fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

Long before debates over 'wokeness', Epicurus built a philosophy that welcomed slaves, women and outsiders

Epicurus argued that pleasure is the highest human good, focusing on living a life of meaningful enjoyment rather than mere hedonism.
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