Skulls, hallucinations, and temples (This isn't Raiders of the Lost Ark): Links for January 23

New evidence suggests that the remains of executed persons were not treated very well. Dogs gnawed on skulls; burial was not important.
An interesting look at Romans’ perceptions of hallucinations. A brief interview between Alice Robb and William Harris.
Observations of Pompeii’s temples show an alignment with the stars and the religious syncretism of the time.
Recent flooding has exposed new sections of ancient Baiae, the decadent resort town.

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Links for the week of 23 September

CANE reminder: The deadline to apply for a grant from the discretionary fund, which can be used for classroom tools, is 1 October: http://caneweb.org/CANEwp/?page_id=45 Exciting

Recycled Rome

By: Bonnie A. Catto      Rome is the eternal city, urbs aeterna, yet it is continually evolving.   In Spring 2023 while teaching in Rome for