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The Classics Collective relates news and events and other selected things, as long as it is Classics related. All times GMT or BST.

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Legonium@tutubuslatinus18 Mar 2020
domi facienda : things to do at home : sing a song : clean the house : write a letter : paint a picture : watch a bird : pick flowers : cook pie : eat an apple : read a book : play a game : listen to music : tell a story : wear a hat : build a tower : learn a language : pat a cat
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Gresham College@GreshamCollege24 May 2019
Replying to @ClassColl
@ClassColl Visiting Professor Edith Hall examines the unearthing of Aristotle’s Lyceum, illuminating the life of Aristotle and his academic contributions. #Greeks #Classics #Aristotle 1pm at Barnard’s Inn Hall on Thurs 30th May or watch online: bit.ly/2VNo0vW
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Legonium@tutubuslatinus22 Apr 2019
On this day - April 23 - Romans celebrated the Vinalia Priora. The first barrels of wine - filled the previous August - were opened and poured as a libation to Jupiter, whose control of the weather determined the quality of the wine.
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Read: "Old Ideas Renewed: Science, Philosophy, and Perception as Illusion" Allegory of the Cave and modern science. Classical Wisdome Weekly: ow.ly/cau230oquSC
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Read: "Christian service at Lullingstone Roman Villa for first time in 1600 years" <Kent Messenger>: ow.ly/nXcJ30oquG0
Read: "What should we teach in history?" by @wmarybeard <TLS> A Don's Life: ow.ly/O37a30oquO9
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Read: "The incredible Roman bathhouse that was built over 2,000 years ago and is still running today" <Daily Mail>: ow.ly/MMYB30oqupu

Roman bathhouse built 2,000 years ago is still running today 

Hammam Essalihine in Khenchela, Algeria, dates back to the time of the Flavian Dynasty and its waters are touted as having 'therapeutic benefits'.

dailymail.com
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Read: "Archaelogists re-excavate hidden Roman bath after 130 years" BBC News: ow.ly/LxHJ30oquhQ

Archaeologists re-excavate hidden Roman bath after 130 years

After its discovery, the site was excavated and then backfilled, with only limited records being kept.

bbc.co.uk
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Read: "Pompeii ‘fast food’ bar unearthed in ancient city after 2,000 years" <The Guardian>: ow.ly/Ua7n30ogc11

Pompeii ‘fast food’ bar unearthed in ancient city after 2,000 years

Thermopolia used by poorer residents with few cooking facilities, archaeologists say

theguardian.com
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Read: "Psychoanalysts' Antigone Complex: A 3-Minute Guide" by @edithmayhall. The Edithorial: ow.ly/m9vW30ogc9C
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Read: "Roman Empire Caligula The Mad Emperor Netflix release date, cast, plot" <Daily Express>: ow.ly/ZGTu30ogbB9

Roman Empire Caligula The Mad Emperor Netflix release date, cast, plot

ROMAN EMPIRE CALIGULA THE MAD EMPEROR is coming to Netflix this April. Here’s everything you need to know including release date, (contains affiliate links)

express.co.uk
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Read: "Greek Post Office Launches New Stamps Celebrating Ancient Greek Figures" Greek Reporter: ow.ly/YiiM30ogbTM
Read: "Italian minister pours cold water on proposal to build London Eye-style ferris wheel at Pompeii" <The Daily Telegraph>: ow.ly/DU4F30ogbYN

Italian minister pours cold water on proposal to build London Eye-style ferris wheel at Pompeii

Italy’s culture minister has poured cold water on the idea of constructing a giant ferris wheel, similar to the London Eye, next to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

telegraph.co.uk
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Read: "Could an ancient Greek have predicted a US-China conflict?" On Thucydides. BBC News: ow.ly/ZVwH30ogbOr

Could an ancient Greek have predicted a US-China conflict?

Why a 2,400-year-old Greek historian may hold the key to one of the today's great global rivalries.

bbc.co.uk
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Read: "Who should we ostracize?" by @wmarybeard. <TLS> A Don's Life: ow.ly/91RI30ogbGn
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Read: "Country diary: where Roman Britain reveals its secrets" Epiacum Roman Fort <The Guardian>: ow.ly/joE930ogbDV

Country diary: where Roman Britain reveals its secrets

Epiacum Roman fort, Northumberland: Under the yarrow and sheep’s sorrel of the short turf were the gates, towers and bath house of the stone-built fort

theguardian.com
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Read: "Secrets of horrific battle with Cleopatra that gave birth to Roman Empire revealed by ancient monument" <The Independent>: ow.ly/yQCK30ogbFz

Secrets of horrific battle with Cleopatra that gave birth to the Roman Empire revealed by ancient...

World exclusive: Remarkable research into the first Roman Emperor’s victory monument in the ancient city of Nicopolis uncovers his history-changing advantage

independent.co.uk
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Classics Collective retweeted
KingEdwardConsortium@TeachKEC14 Mar 2019
RT #Traintoteach #Classics with the no.1 SCITT.We are looking for excellent Latinists. The ability to teach Ancient Greek is desirable but not a prerequisite. Apply now! @oxfordclassics @joliheroics @wmarybeard @ClaughtonJohn @classicsforall @CamClassics @ClassColl @LeedsClassics
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Read: "Roman coins found in Hampshire field declared 'treasure'" <Hampshire Chronicle>: ow.ly/khhv30nZhdJ
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Read: "Alexander the Great DIED before Alexandria was founded" <Daily Mail>: ow.ly/qZbT30nZh8L

Alexander the Great DIED before Alexandria was founded

Alexander the Great did not found the great city of Alexandria in Egypt, and died years before it came to prominence, a historian has claimed.

dailymail.com
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