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How Similar Was Life in Ancient Rome to Modern Cities? By Tom Brown, Monday, February 6, 2023 3:22 PM Ancient Rome is popularly associated with military prowess, pioneering political institutions and feats of engineering. The relics of the era that survive today are typically grand structures and artworks which are hailed as evidence of Roman civilisation’s perceived greatness. But there is a flaw in this evaluation: it does not tell us much about what … Continued Read more »     How the Ancient Aetolians Resisted a Superpower By Tristan Hughes, Monday, February 6, 2023 12:58 PM They’re one of the more ‘forgotten’ tribes in ancient history: the Aetolians. Occupying the rugged landscape northwest of the Corinthian Gulf, their fellow Greeks viewed them as semi-barbarous and warlike. They were derided for their ancestral past as pastoral, highland herdsmen – the bane of settled agrarian communities nearer the coast. In 323 BC, the … Continued Read more »     10 of the Greatest Heroes of Greek Mythology By Peta Stamper, Sunday, February 5, 2023 5:06 PM The heroes of ancient Greek mythology were mortals or demigods (children with one divine parent), exceptional for their intelligence, bravery and strength. But they weren’t simply clever or bold individuals: the Greek heroes were revered for accomplishing incredible feats that helped to better humanity. The most famous of mortal heroes is Odysseus, whose achievements were … Continued Read more »

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