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Of What Importance Was King Herod in the Life of Cleopatra’s Daughter?
Though no ancient sources directly link the two monarchs, it's difficult to write a novel about the life of Cleopatra's daughter Selene without referencing one of her mother's bitterest enemies--Herod the Great, a villain of the New Testament. Herod was Cleopatra...
What Ancient Statuary Really Looked Like
The statuary and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome has inspired us for centuries. Our own nation's capital, with all its gleaming white marble, is a tribute to what we suppose an ancient city of grandeur ought to look like. And while it is true that many...
Happy Mount Vesuvius Day
On August 24, 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius exploded, killing thousands and burying Pompeii under a layer of ash. You might not think this is cause to celebrate, but the largest volcanic explosion in recorded history is apparently a holiday. Perhaps this is meant in the sober...
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