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Was Elagabalus “queer”? How does his ethnic and religious identity insect with modern discussions of his sexuality? (by Arden)
(1139 words – 6 min read) There have been many extravagant and famous emperors in the…
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Day 7: Trivial Causes
(768 words – 4 minute read) Title from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar: “In war, events of importance…
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Day 6: Arche de Triomphe! Wait That’s the Wrong City…
Today I was very nervous and forgot to take a picture of my coffee and cornetto…
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Long Weekend 1: Go The Distance
(1732 words, 9 minute read) Today started bright and early, as my regional train to Naples…
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What board games did the ancient Romans play? (by Arden)
All over the known Roman Empire, game boards (tabulae lusoriae) and pieces have been found: carved…
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Day 5: Made with Caere
(1159 words – 6 min read time) Is anyone shocked anymore that I woke up and…
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Day 4: Statues, and Mosaics, and Coins, Oh My!
(1297 words – 7 min read) As every day, I started with a little walk to…
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Day 3: The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing but the (Mouth of) Truth
(855 words – 5 min read) Today started like yesterday, bright and early with a cappuccino…
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Day 2: A Refreshing Taste
(979 words – 5 min read) Today started far earlier than I would have liked, the…
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Day 0/1: Not In Kansas Anymore
(471 words, 2 min read time) To be honest, I only count this as one day…
Rome via Brooklyn 