The Greek Island as a place of allure: Cyprus, Naxos, and Love Island - by Morg Daniels
Greek islands have long been associated with allure, from the birth of Aphrodite on Cyprus to the modern appropriation on Love Island.
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Academus Education
Feb 18, 20223 min read
The Archaeology of Textiles - by Anna Henderson
Textiles are a rare piece of material culture from the ancient world, but they can tell us a lot about ancient societies and everyday life.
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Dec 29, 20214 min read
How Saturnalia became Christmas: The transition from ancient to present and pagan to Christian
Saturnalia might sound a world away from its successor Christmas but in this article we explore the evolution the two winter festivals
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Dec 27, 20216 min read
Glory on the track: what parallels can we draw between today’s Formula 1 and Ancient Chariot Races?
Formula One: The most modern of sports steeped in the most ancient of traditions. Learn how chariot racing was a precursor to motorsports.
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Dec 26, 20211 min read
Quiz: Are you a Centurion or a Tirones? Find out in our Classics Quiz and test your knowledge
Take our Classics Quiz to learn what Roman Legion rank you'd be. This is not a test of knowledge for the faint-hearted! Good luck soldier!
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Dec 23, 20211 min read
Crossword: a Classics Crossword for those cold winter nights to test out your Graeco-Roman knowledge
Have a stab at our Classics Crossword this Christmas and check out your knowledge of the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds and lots of fun!
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Dec 22, 20211 min read
Quiz: Tell us your coffee order and we'll tell you which character from Classical Mythology you are
Ever wondered how your coffee order relates to Classical Mythology? Look no further, our quiz will tell you which ancient character you are!
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Oct 22, 20214 min read
A Spoiler-Free Review of Phoebe Wynne's 'Madam' - by Katrina Millett
'Madam' by Phoebe Wynne is a dark academia-esque novel that explores themes of classics, feminism and mystery for a modern audience.
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Jul 7, 20216 min read
Madeline Miller's 'Circe': A Review (Spoiler Alert) - by Valentino Gargano
This (spoilery) review of Miller's novel 'Circe' explores how the character of Circe from the Odyssey can be reimagined in a feminist light.
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Apr 30, 20215 min read
Prometheus in the Modern Age: from Frankenstein to Elon Musk - by Emma Bentley
Prometheus is a mythological figure who gave fire to humanity and is often compared to innovative figures, from Frankenstein to Elon Musk.
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Apr 21, 20214 min read
Archaeological Methods: Excavation and Beyond - by Anna Henderson
Archaeology can tell us a lot about human history, and the methods used by archaeologists vary from excavation to surveys.
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Mar 15, 20213 min read
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum - by Megan Bowler
The phrase 'Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum' from the book The Handmaid's Tale is an example of 'Dog Latin', a phrase resembling Latin.
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Mar 11, 20215 min read
Odysseus vs Batman - Ancient and Modern Concepts of Heroism - by Mansi Dhokia
Heroism is a concept that has changed from ancient to modern times, from Achilles to Superman, Odysseus to Batman and beyond!
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Mar 8, 20216 min read
10 Valuable Lessons We Can Learn From The Women of Ancient Epic - by Emily Shead
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, we want to acknowledge that Classical women were epic, especially in epic literature.
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Dec 2, 20204 min read
Pindar Pythian 3: A Poem for a Pandemic - by Megan Bowler
Pindar Pythian 3 is a Greek lyric ode, with a resonance to the modern day pandemic. Featuring a translation by our own writer Megan Bowler.
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Nov 30, 20204 min read
Saturnalia vs Christmas - by Valentino Gargano
Saturnalia has had a huge influence over Christmas celebrations, from gift giving to feasting.
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Oct 21, 20202 min read
Ancient Roman Bake Off - by Megan Bowler and Mansi Dhokia
We look at some Roman Recipes and put them into practice in our Ancient Roman Bake Off videos
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Oct 7, 20208 min read
Issues of Gender in Antigone - by Mansi Dhokia
Discover how modern feminist theory effects our reading of Sophocles' Antigone
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Oct 2, 20208 min read
The influence of Homer on First World War Poetry - by Emily Shead
Look at the parallels between the mythical world of Homer's Iliad and mechanised combat in World War One
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Aug 19, 20205 min read
Political Propaganda: Are Modern World Leaders just following patterns set by Roman Emperors?
This article was written by Bella Green, a Classicist at Durham University. In the age of social media, where we are constantly bombarded...
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