Why did Virgil write the Aeneid? Why did he want it destroyed at his death? What do scholars have to say about this? Was it propaganda? How much influence did the experience of the Punic Wars have on the story? Here’s a review of Dr. Elena Guisti’s 2017 book, Making Rome Great Again: Fake Views in the Ancient World, written during Trump’s first presidency.
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I have always tried various ways to get my year and my students’ year of to a smooth start. I have always wanted them to
It’s that time of year again – the crops are in, the days are growing short, and the winter solstice is approaching. Red hats and
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What to do when the students are anxious for winter break? Here is a powerpoint of the 12 Days of Christmas, using pictures and the
