Romans in Arthur Evans' Carpet? Links 5 Jun

Here’s what we’ve found fascinating or curious this week!
The Arthur Evans Archive! Though it’s mostly a list of what’s to be found if you visit, there are some examples of his drawings from his travels, photographs, and pieces he dug up.
Slate Magazine has a fun article about the expression of the Anglo-Saxon love of riddles in their art.
If you like Latinate puns, you have to see this 1920s collection by Berthold Ullman, which appeared in the Classical Journal.
The blog Pomegranate Beginnings has a nice article about techniques for doing Comprehensive Input if you’re interested in an active approach to teaching Latin.
The UK’s Independent has an article on Pompeii’s funding woes.
Oh no! There are Romans in my carpet! Here’s a cute diversion on iOS devices if you need something to fill your idle hours.

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