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 June 25th

Why are rabbits in medieval manuscripts so violent? An evaluation of a few of Rome’s “bad” emperors. On Cicero and the Brexit. Some suggestions on

Thursday Resource: Ephemeris

Ephemeris is a website that posts modern news stories in Latin. It’s a nice source for sight reading passages and for expanding vocabulary in Latin.

Conferences: Why We Need to Care

Last weekend, I attended SALVI’s Biduum Virginianum.  As we sat around dinner talking on Friday night, one of the participants mentioned that he was going