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ETAW Workshop – March 10, 2026
Sphinxes, lions, griffins, winged demons, angels, chimeras of all sorts are some of the most captivating and enduring images of Mediterranean antiquity. Monsters are found across in objects of all sizes, from tiny scarab amulets to monumental statues, across the region. They were part of the visual imaginary of people in antiquity, cutting across regions, periods, social classes, and communities.
Listening to Ruins
This summer, I found myself on the summit of a mountain in Italy. This serene perch was once the home of a violent emperor named
Roman Elegiac Poetry on CANEPress
Elegiac poetry can be beautiful or annoying, especially if you don’t have notes to go with the text. Your problem is solved here, in CANEPress’s
Review: “The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum”
While this was an interesting TV show, it seemed to lack focus. There was too much information given for the audience to take it all
Classics Club Ideas from Milton Academy
Who would make a better freshman year roommate, Zeus or Athena? We are kicking off our Classics Club this fall by asking students to debate
Phaedrus
You need to be away from your Intermediate or Advanced class for a day or two – what can you do? I found that especially