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What the Ancient Greeks Can Teach Us: Nation
I’ve discussed the concept of a nation a bit in my post “Byzantine or Eastern Roman?” And I know that the word nation and most certainly nationalism, is…
Oct 3
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September 2025
The Best Reason to Study the Classics
This post will be a bit different because, while it heavily involves the Classics, it’s more about how we engage with and think about the classical…
Sep 30
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Lucius Cornelius Priscus
How Should You Pronounce Latin
There are two standard ways to pronounce Latin: classical pronunciation and ecclesiastical pronunciation.
Sep 27
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Rome’s Favorite Pastime
Rome amazes me.
Sep 20
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We’re Sorry, Boss: Analyzing Alexander’s Opis Speech
I said in my Sappho post that while I want this publication to be accessible to everyone, whether they have a fleeting interest in the Classics or think…
Sep 6
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August 2025
Caesar, the Crisis of the Third Century, The Fall of Rome, and Today
This post has made history.
Aug 31
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The Dark Knight Disappointed Me: Caesar and Dictatorships
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight disappointed me.
Aug 27
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You, Me, and Data
This is not going to be my typical post (that’s why it’s not being published on a Saturday), and hence it doesn’t have a classically (it’s a word…
Aug 25
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What I Hate About the Classics
I have a confession to make: I don’t love everything about the Classics.
Aug 23
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Analyzing Sappho
We are going to be doing something a bit different today.
Aug 16
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Talking About Time
No doubt that almost all of you, if not all, are confused by the title of the post.
Aug 13
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The Collapse of Alexander's Empire
I’ve written two posts about the Fall of Rome, and I anticipate writing more about it in the future.
Aug 9
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