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Getty Voices: Classics 2.0

By Villa Teen Apprentices | Published: April 8, 2013
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The real ancient world of Greece and Rome was much like our own: colorful, human, and messy. The Villa Teen Apprentices take it on. More»

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Overpromise, Lie, and Other Questionable Political Advice from 64 B.C.

By Annelisa Stephan | Published: October 23, 2012
Portrait of Marcus Tullius Cicero with political campaign button

If Karl Rove had lived in ancient Rome, he might have written something like Commentariolum Petitiones, a down-and-dirty electioneering guide from 64 B.C.  just published in English by Princeton University Press as How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide… More»

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      Medieval methods of entertainment included sad dances and alienation parties.

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