Crowns, mourning, and the Loeb: Links for June 9

Another article about how liberal arts create more well rounded employees (especially in STEM fields.)
Ancient Greek crown found under someone’s bed.
How mourning on social media is like mourning in ancient Greece.
Why the average Roman worker was dead by 30.
In defense of the Loeb Library. (Full disclosure: we offer digital access to the Library for all paid CANE members!)

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