Monthly Archives: November 2011

The classical web

Posted on 29 November, 2011 by

Some (other) awesome Classics-related blogs: The Ancient World Online – Keep up to date! Blogging Pompeii - A collective blog for all those working on Pompeii and the other sites around the Bay of Naples. Bread and Circuses - Adrian Murdoch on … Continue reading →

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Over-seen on the internet

Posted on 28 November, 2011 by

Nice try, Google. Nice try.

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Postcard Palaeography

Posted on 27 November, 2011 by

I received yesterday this curious postcard without any identifying signs of origin outside of the Canadian postmark. I’m fairly certain, although I don’t have a copy on hand to confirm, the text is lifted from Athenaze Book II where the … Continue reading →

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Weird and Wonderful Classics: The Octopus

Posted on 25 November, 2011 by

This is going to be a series in which, basically, I post (hopefully) entertaining stories/quotes about any theme I happen to feel like at the time.  If you’ve got a favourite funny story/quote – or have just always wanted to … Continue reading →

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Writing on the walls

Posted on 23 November, 2011 by

“For the stone shall cry out from the wall” – Habukkuk 2:11. The scrawl on the walls of Pompeii and other ancient sites has been part of their perennial appeal. And, as this selection of graffiti ancient and modern will … Continue reading →

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The old man is dancing

Posted on 22 November, 2011 by

You may or may not know about the practice of instauratio. Roman rituals required a perfect performance first time, or they would have to be repeated from the beginning – this was the case even for theatrical performaces at the … Continue reading →

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Overheard in the Common Room

Posted on 22 November, 2011 by

“Quick! Have an intellectual Classics discussion so we can blog about it!” (I think this really ought to be the new RG motto) Post your own ‘Overheard in the Common Room’ (or in the faculty/street/wherever) quotes in the comments! If … Continue reading →

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Why blog? (GIS talk 18/11/2011)

Posted on 19 November, 2011 by

Classicists! Welcome to the site – make yourselves at home. We hope that this can become a useful resource for the grad community. If you need more convincing, here is a version of our pitch to the GIS from last … Continue reading →

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Review: Robert Harris ‘Lustrum’

Posted on 18 November, 2011 by

[This is a version of a review I made about eighteen months ago in a different setting. Obviously, I’m still interested in hearing people’s thoughts, but just to say that I haven’t read the book in a while now, so … Continue reading →

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Putting the banner together

Posted on 18 November, 2011 by

Every good blog needs a banner. Being of the non-technical persuasion, I opted to create a collage using good old paper and scissors. And inkjet printer. But how to encapsulate the infinite variety of Classics in a box 940 x … Continue reading →

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