Links for February 7th

Need a map showing the location of Rome’s chief mints?
Author Adrienne Mayor discusses the origins of the Amazons in Greek myth.
An alcohol-archaeologist recreates ancient beverages.
The Pueriad, a cute video-game (a la Sega Genesis) in Latin.
And lastly… apparently some people were a bit upset about Vermont wanting to adopt a Latin motto?

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