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9/1/19
Sparta and the Collapse of Greece
by Jennifer T. Roberts
Why the Peloponnesian War went on longer than is commonly thought.
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SOURCE: National Geographic
8/26/19
The Vandals sacked Rome, but do they deserve their reputation?
Their name is synonymous with destruction, but the group may not deserve such a harsh legacy.
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SOURCE: Inside Higher Ed
3/4/19
The Trouble With Classics Continues
New video shows exactly what was said during a heated discussion at the annual gathering of classicists in January. Does it change anything?
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SOURCE: Guardian
7-7-17
Women are making the classics their own
by Emily Wilson
Now, at long last, we are beginning to see an outpouring of translations of Greek and Latin texts by women.
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