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A Requiem for Classics
The American Conservative· 7 hours agoMany don’t know that the phrase was inspired by a Roman poet named Sextus Aurelius Propertius, who once wrote, “Semper in absentes felicior aestus...
Ya'ssoo! Ann Arbor's Greek Festival returns this weekend
CBS News· 4 days agoStarting in the early 1970s, it's been bringing Greek culture to the local community for 50 years....
14 Secret Towns in Italy Where You Can Buy a House for Under $200K
MediaFeed via AOL· 21 hours agoAre you looking for a dream home in Italy without breaking the bank? If you prefer to live in a...
Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 5 days agoPoseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly ...
Experts decipher oldest manuscript of Jesus childhood gospel
Newsweek· 3 days agoNow, a pair of researchers have determined that the ancient Greek text written on the fragment comes...
How can busy people also keep fit and healthy? Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans did -...
EconoTimes· 5 days agoMany people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst of their busy...
What to pack for your summer escape
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 25 minutes agoThe destination getaway is back. According to Marks & Spencer, 40 per cent of us are planning trips abroad this summer – a 10 per cent rise from last...
Jennifer Lawrence Wore Black Flip-Flops Last Year at Cannes, and We’re Still Thinking About It — Get...
The Hollywood Reporter via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoMade in Italy of luxe leather, they feature a sturdy rubber sole that’s equal parts cool and comfy. ...
A 13-Year-Old Built Archimedes’ Mythical Death Ray—and It May Actually Work
Popular Mechanics· 4 days agoBrenden Sener of Ontario won multiple medals for his miniature version of the Archimedes death ray, crafted with light and mirrors. No archaeological evidence exists that proves the death ray ...
The Myths of Anne Carson
The Nation· 6 days agoThe youngest, born 1992, is Rupi Kaur, whose work has an enormous following, especially among young people on social media. Many readers with no interest...
