Languages, Stolas, and Pictures: Links for April 16

Unearthing a toilet becomes an archaeological dig.
Mary Beard’s “A-Z of life in Pompeii” reminds us of the peculiarities of the Romans.
How Odysseus might capture his journey today.
An interesting piece on the endangerment of languages.
A useful infographic outlining the lives, reigns, and deaths of Roman emperors.
The history of the English language, animated.
How to make a Roman-style stola.
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Links for 4 April

How to Make an Ablative Absolute Quilt (via @rachelcinis) A political map of the ancient Mediterranean (via @sozmore) The Romans Revealed website tells stories about

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