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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
- 3 min
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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Academus Education
- Dec 29, 2021
- 4 min
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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Academus Education
- Dec 27, 2021
- 6 min
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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Academus Education
- Dec 26, 2021
- 1 min
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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Academus Education
- Dec 23, 2021
- 1 min
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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Academus Education
- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
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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Academus Education
- Oct 22, 2021
- 4 min
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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Academus Education
- Jul 7, 2021
- 6 min
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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Academus Education
- Apr 30, 2021
- 5 min
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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Academus Education
- Apr 21, 2021
- 4 min
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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Academus Education
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
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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Academus Education
- Mar 11, 2021
- 5 min
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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Academus Education
- Mar 8, 2021
- 6 min
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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Academus Education
- Dec 2, 2020
- 4 min
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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Academus Education
- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
Saturnalia vs Christmas - by Valentino Gargano
Saturnalia has had a huge influence over Christmas celebrations, from gift giving to feasting.
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Academus Education
- Oct 21, 2020
- 2 min
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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Academus Education
- Oct 7, 2020
- 8 min
Issues of Gender in Antigone - by Mansi Dhokia
Discover how modern feminist theory effects our reading of Sophocles' Antigone
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Academus Education
- Oct 2, 2020
- 8 min
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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Academus Education
- Aug 19, 2020
- 5 min
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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