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Ancient Roman Focaccia? Ancient History / August 22, 2023 / art, history of food, Rome Just a reminder — since 2017, the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii (which was infamously buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE)…
The Ancient Greek Healing Temple – Asclepeion Ancient History / November 13, 2024 / ancient greece, archaeology, art, literature, medicine, religion This is, most sadly, not a photo of my summer vacation — one can dream, though. And back in the Ancient Greek times, dreaming is…
First Humor from Hierocles and Philagrius Ancient History / September 18, 2024 / Eurasia/Middle Eastern history, literature “Humor is just another defense against the universe,” quipped the great Mel Brooks, and the great comedian’s sentiments extend far back in recorded history. I…
Ancient Egyptians Obsession With Death Africa, Asia and South Asia, Ancient History / November 13, 2024 / Ancient Egypt, art, literature It might make us uncomfortable to think about death, but it gives us a space to connect with each other across the eons. Once we…
