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Here’s an interesting choice of the five most effective fighting units of the ancient world. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecollector.com/most-admired-ancient-elite-military-units/amp/

Here’s an interesting look at ancient Roman houses still in use:

Interesting article on 19th century excavation of sacred Greek island of Delos: The Diadumenos, supported by two Mykonian workers, trying to shake of the numbness of a 2000 years sleep from his “perfect limbs”, uncovered in 1894. https://greekreporter.com/2021/06/04/rare-photos-first-excavations-sacred-greek-island-delos/ Background of the Diadumenos sculpture: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diadumenos

An interesting thread from cointalk.com dealing with Asclepius (Greek) also known as Aesculapius (Latin), with his sidekick Telesphorus. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/asklepios-and-telesphoros-recovery-tag-team.378595/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telesphorus_(mythology)

Interesting find sheds some light on the late Roman influence in Britain. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1444634/archaeology-breakthrough-mosaic-roman-empire-chedworth-villa-dark-ages-spt https://www.glosnews.com/articles/suirprises-at-chedworth Summary: great videos on site:

I forgot that Pompey had gotten to Georgia during the Mithradratic Wars. https://www.rferl.org/a/ancient-bridge-georgia-mtkvari-pompey-mtskheta/31282768.html

https://www.thestar.co.uk/education/sheffield-university-chiefs-ignored-secret-donors-ps200000-offer-to-keep-doomed-archaeology-department-open-3257311

As universities face economic pressures, there is increased pressure to reduce and even terminate archaeology departments in the UK, as well as in the US. Here are six good reasons to maintain these departments. https://theconversation.com/six-reasons-to-save-archaeology-from-funding-cuts-161465

“ an "exceptionally high' number which experts think were the result of judicial executions. https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/europe/decapitated-roman-remains-scn-scli-intl/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+(RSS%3A+CNN+-+Most+Recent)

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/307198

Another interesting find: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-57189875

I have less than a rudimentary level of Latin comprehension. I would think, however, that at least a basic level of understanding of Latin would be necessary to be a classics major focusing on Roman history. Part of the problem, of course, is that few high schools now offer instruction in either Latin or Ancient Greek. https://www.nationalreview.com/news/princeton-removes-greek-latin-requirement-for-classics-majors-to-combat-systemic-racism/

I first read Tom Holland’s “Rubicon” in 2006 (on a trip to Italy). I have admired his writing since then. He had at that time an almost detached view of the role of religion in the ancient world. In the last few years, however, Holland’s view on Christianity has evolved. Now, he has become more receptive to the possibility that the Christian movement may have had a positive influence on the development of a more tolerant and enlightened Western world. Admittedly, I have little interest in philosophical and religious matters. Also, I already have too many books waiting to be read. So, it will probably be a while before I find time to read this book. Here’s a good discussion on the book:

Although these mosaics placed on the wall are beautiful and can be more closely appreciated, I still have my reservations: https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/c1038wnxyy0t/archaeology?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=undefined_p09jxjm8%26How do you move a 2%2C000-year-old mosaic from the floor to the wall of Dorset Museum%3F%262021-05-28T12%3A10%3A54.053Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:pips:p09jxjm8&pinned_post_asset_id=undefined_p09jxjm8&pinned_post_type=share

Italy has now made serious efforts to end pillage of its cultural sites and repatriate of stolen items. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/28/pompeii-art-police-italy-tomb-raiders-archaeology

Here is an interesting insight into the Roman presence in Scotland: The severed leg is believed to have been part of an elaborate equestrian statue erected in the second century AD. It was found in a bog in Milsington, Scotland in 1820. https://blog.nms.ac.uk/2017/04/24/legless-romans/ https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/the-mystery-of-scotlands-legless-roman-where-did-it-come-from-3253265

Here’s an interesting article about numismatic evidence of ancient Roman-Chinese trade It seems that the coins found were mostly Byzantine: https://novoscriptorium.com/2019/11/30/roman-coins-in-china/

Most of us are familiar with the sights of Rome. Here’s a great video on subterranean Rome from a few years back:

Scary story, indeed. I think going on a Nile river cruise would be the extent of my thrill seeking.

This looks like a great way to see the pyramids. https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/watch-what-it-s-like-to-take-to-the-skies-in-a-hot-air-balloon-in-the-egyptian-city-of-luxor-1.1228918

An interesting exhibit on Nero at the British museum in May; Nero: the man behind the myth | British Museum n the latest research, this major exhibition questions the traditional narrative https://ancientimes.blogspot.com/2021/04/nero-man-behind-myth-to-open-at-british.html the ruthless .

Another article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.artnet.com/art-world/six-ancient-frescos-returned-pompeii-1970702/amp-page Other recent findings at site:

The above GIF was taken from a horrifying naval battle scene from the movie Ben-Hur (2016). It is somewhat incorrect, however, since galley rowers were usually not slaves, but free naval seamen:

I appreciate the update. You (and many others) are sorely missed. Please make more visits.

Good podcast on ancient Roman eye care: https://play.acast.com/s/the-ancients/windowstothesoul-romaneyecare