Translating, dwarfism, and Christmas traditions: Links for December 26

Not much to report this week:

  • Add your Latin skills to translate new inscriptions and other never-before-translated texts.
  • Sarah Bond discusses dwarfism in ancient times.
  • As you recuperate from Christmas, consider how similar the traditions were in Rome.

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