A brief article on how the “Olympic ideal” has never really been upheld.
Italy seeks Chinese funding to maintain its ancient monuments.
Yet another article on “the case for the Classics.”
Researchers shed light on the spread of disease in antiquity by examining ancient “toilet paper.”
Links for the Week of 16 December
December 16, 2012
A petition to keep the tomb of the Roman general who inspired Gladiator from being reburied: http://dariusaryadigs.com/2012/save-the-gladiator-tomb-sign-the-ipetition/ (via @SaveRome) A Kickstarter to raise money for