Pompeian Earthquakes, Classical Influence, and More: Links for October 2024

The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Wasn’t Pompeii’s Only Killer

New evidence has emerged for a seismic event that contributed significantly to the destruction of Pompeii during the eruption of Vesuvius.

A Little Pompeiian Fish Sauce Goes a Long Way

A podcast featuring a classicist looking into how devastating the eruption of Vesuvius was, and the role of fish sauce.

Through the Lens of Classical Antiquity

An article discussing the enduring influence of classical Greece and Rome on contemporary political, ethical and aesthetic discourse.

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Links for the week of 3 February

An opinion piece from the New York Times about the difficulties of translation: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/28/the-treachery-of-translators/ A recipe for an ancient Greek and Roman pork dish: http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/8421220674/

Classroom Posters!

Like many teachers, I am always looking for ways to make my classroom look nice and educational at the same time. I have always loved

Links for the week of 4 November

Comparisons of mummy portraits with the mummies’ faces: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2224029/First-Century-Photoshop-Study-brings-mummies-life-reveals-talent-ages-painters-eerie-portrait-likenesses.html (via @DrKillgrove) A new online Latin dictionary: http://instantlatin.com (via @etclassics) A reconstruction of a dish from