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The Presentation of Athenian Democracy in the Works of Herodotus and Thucydides - by Peter Xiao
Democracy was fundamental to the politics of 5th century BCE Athens, and the historians Herodotus and Thucydides both explore its importance

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Dec 6, 20216 min read
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The Nine Cities of Troy - by Aumia Haq
Troy was the site of the mythological Trojan War, but the real archaeological site shows the complex history of the city through time.

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Aug 25, 20217 min read
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Pericles of Athens and his Legacy on Democracy and Politics - by Peter Xiao
Pericles was an Athenian politician with a huge influence on democracy at the height of Classical Athens, from arts to the Peloponnesian War

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Aug 20, 20215 min read
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The Ancient Olympics - by Peter Xiao
The Olympic Games have been a symbol of unity since ancient Greece, and were held every four years in honour of the gods.

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Aug 4, 20213 min read
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The Rites and Festival of the Eleusinian Mysteries - by Taylor Mitchell
The festival of the Eleusinian Mystery cult for Demeter was elusive, but we can reconstruct some of the intriguing rites of this festival.

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Jun 16, 20216 min read
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Nero: The Last of the Julio-Claudians - by Peter Xiao
Nero was the last of the Julio-Claudian emperors, and one of the most controversial with his alleged matricide and the Great Fire of Rome.

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Jun 11, 20215 min read
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How Cicero Uses Humour as a Persuasive Technique in Philippic II - by Frances Davies
The Philippics are a series of speeches by Cicero attacking Mark Antony. In Philippic II, Cicero uses humour to turn the public against him.

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May 14, 20214 min read
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Demeter, Persephone and the Eleusinian Mysteries - by Morg Daniels
The myth of Demeter and Persephone inspired the mystery cult known as the Eleusinian Mysteries: many of the rites are still unknown.

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Apr 28, 20216 min read
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Greek Historiography from Herodotus to Thucydides - by Peter Xiao
Herodotus and Thucydides are the two most well-known Greek historians and set a precedent for historiography in antiquity as well as today.

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Apr 19, 20214 min read
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Classical Manuscripts Decoded: Academus Resource Booklets
Check out our resource booklets designed to decode Classical Manuscripts in Greek and Latin. Academus presents Classical Manuscripts Decoded

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Mar 28, 20212 min read
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Hadrian and Antinous - by Peter Xiao
The relationship of Hadrian and Antinous, the most powerful man of the Roman Empire and a young Greek boy, is iconic in LGBT+ history.

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Feb 24, 20216 min read
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Constantine the Great - by Peter Xiao
Constantine the Great was a Roman emperor who legalised Christianity, paving the way it to become the dominant religion in Rome later on.

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Feb 3, 20216 min read
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Augustus' Rise to Power - by Peter Xiao
Augustus signifies the end of the Roman republic and the beginning of the empire, and his rise to power shows how Rome changed at this time.

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Jan 29, 20216 min read
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Saturnalia vs Christmas - by Valentino Gargano
Saturnalia has had a huge influence over Christmas celebrations, from gift giving to feasting.

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Nov 30, 20204 min read
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Saturnalia: the History and Traditions of the Winter Festival - by Mansi Dhokia
Saturnalia was a religious festival held in mid-winter, with a rich history and fun traditions that have carried over into Christmas

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Nov 27, 20204 min read
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