Ancient History Competition 52
This Spartan’s servant was heard saying that his master had many owls roosting in his roof. Then the master was charged with embezzlement. Who was the master? »
Archives / 2011 / September
New School Year
The new School year has already started. Yesterday school kids gathered in school yards, met with school teachers and expected to receive their school books. Their expectations met with disappointment, though. The Greek state did not seem able to provide said books to the children. I hope that the situation will be different for the universities, since the students can still use library materials. Welcome to the land of the educated! pasted-image.jpg »
Today in Ancient History
509 BC On the Ides of September the temple of Jupiter on Rome’s Capitoline Hill was dedicated. »
Today in Ancient History
9 September 9 Arminius’ alliance of six German tribes ambushed and annihilated three Roman legions of Publius Quinctilius Varus in the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. »
Ancient history competition 51
In ancient Athens there was a catchphrase for people who were missing: “He is either dead or teaching school”. What did it mean? »
Running for classics
The noblest of causes… “On 11th September 2011 a team of runners sponsored by Bristol’s Institute of Greece, Rome and the Classical Tradition will be running the Bristol Half Marathon to (a) mark the 2,500 year anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, and (b) raise money for the charity Classics for All. We are aiming to raise £2,500 and all donations, large or small, will be greatly appreciated.” classics list If you would like to support this fundraising effort, you can d... »