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Exploring the Taboo and Temptation of Ancient Rome: The Scandalous Poetry of Ovid and Catullus
Poetry was one of the most elevated and popular genres in Roman literature. Its topics ranged from the epic stories of Virgil to the salacious epigrams of Martial. Arguably, the most personal of the poetic themes was love poetry. Latin …
Read moreBreaking the Chains of History: Meet 7 Influential and Intriguing Women from Ancient Greece
Terracotta statuette of a woman, 2nd century BC, Met Museum; Marble grave stele of a woman seated, 4th century BC, Met Museum; and Marble head of a young woman from a funerary statue, 4th century BC, Met Museum The evidence we have relating …
Read moreThe Thrilling Tale of Daedalus and Icarus and Their Fatal Flight to Freedom
In 1903 the Wright brothers invented the first successful airplane. Nothing would ever be the same as humanity had just learned to fly. This was a big deal. People had been obsessed with flying for centuries. Even before Leonardo da …
Read moreDeadly and Devious: 5 Shocking Examples of Poison’s Lethal Use in Ancient History
The Love Potion by Evelyn De Morgan, 1903; with The Death of Cleopatra by Domenichino after Pierre Mignard, 1820 For as long as people have interacted with plants, animals, and minerals, poison has been a part of our human story. Looking …
Read moreUnveiling Max Klinger’s Top 10 Spectacular Artworks That Will Leave You in Awe
Max Klinger’s art is recognized today as one of the prime examples of German Symbolism. Born in the city of Leipzig in 1857, Max Klinger earned the title of the most prolific graphic artist of the 19th century. Educated in the Academies …
Read moreLeBron James Proudly Declares Bronny is Outshining Some NBA Players: Discover How the Future USC Star is Forging His Own Path
Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Iмages Bronny Jaмes will Ƅe staying close to hoмe for college and keeping it in the faмily. The eldest son of NBA legend LeBron Jaмes announced on Instagraм that he is coммitted to playing ƄasketƄall at USC. The decision keeps …
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