J.R.R. Tolkien as Hermes — King Edward’s School Greek Play, 1911
J.R.R. Tolkien as Hermes — Aristophanes’ The Peace, King Edward’s School, Birmingham, Speech Day July 1911. Photograph from the Tolkien family papers. Before he invented...
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Ancient Egyptians Used 20-Sided Dice as Early as 200 BCE
did you know? Ancient Egyptians were using 20-sided die as early as 200 BCE. PHOTO: METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Gamers, it’s over. You thought D&D...
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Cleopatra When Octavian Entered Alexandria
Michael McGill: “Cleopatra, when Octavian entered Alexandria.” Quoting Roman History: “Today 30 BC Octavian (later known as Augustus) enters Alexandria, Egypt…” 30 BC. The last...
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There Were No Bras in Ancient Greece
Panel 1: “Your bra strap is showing.” Panel 2: “There were no bras in Ancient Greece, silly.” Medusa, out here correcting history while turning people...
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Greek Carthaginian Roman Navies — Chad Meme
Greek Navy: “We have thousands of years of maritime tradition.” Carthaginian Navy: “Our civilization was created by explorers and it’s based on sea trade and...
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Ancient Greek Octopus Is Rooting for Me
Therapist: And what do we do when we’re feeling sad? Me: Remember that ancient Greek octopus is rooting for me? Therapist: That’s right. @medievalistmatt
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Greek Near-Mythical Origins Confirmed by Ancient DNA
NEWS | ARCHAEOLOGY The Greeks really do have near-mythical origins, ancient DNA reveals. Analysis connects Greeks to the famed Mycenaeans and Minoans. Science magazine, 2017....
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Odyssey Movie Classic Action Shot — Greek Learning Boom
CULTURE: The Odyssey movie causes steep rise in people learning Greek. Archers ready. Sails up. Classics are trending.
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Odyssey Film Sparks Greek Language Boom
“CULTURE: The Odyssey movie causes steep rise in people learning Greek.” Archers on deck. Greek lessons on Duolingo. The Nolan effect is real.
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Odyssey Movie Causes Steep Rise in People Learning Greek
“CULTURE: The Odyssey movie causes steep rise in people learning Greek.” Nolans Odyssey inspiring a generation to actually learn the language of Homer. The classics...
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Nolans Greek Armourer — Homers Odyssey
“The Greek Armourer Who Perfectly Recreated Homers Odyssey Armor Has His Moment Of Silence.” Christopher Nolan. Odysseus. The Mask of Agamemnon.
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This Is Your Life — Roman Empire to Depression
“THIS IS YOUR LIFE:” Birth → Childhood (Nyan Cat) → College → Career → Learn about the Fall of the Roman Empire → Incurable Depression
