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Loukianos' dealings with Homeros: Podcast broadcast
In this podcast, Yoran Joosten (Student, KU Leuven) explains the work of the satirical Greek author Loukianos. He pays attention to Loukianos' dealings with the figure of Homeros and his epics.
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The meaning of the word god: Podcast broadcast
In this podcast, Isabelle De Meyer (doctoral student of Indo-European etymologies) explains the meanings of the word god in various Indo-European languages (whether extinct or not).
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Medieval clothing
In the Middle Ages, one could infer a person's social position from his or her clothing. For example, most peasants wore simple clothes, while wealthy townspeople tried to dress more ostentatiously. The clothes of the nobles, the wealthier …
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Seated Mercury: Photos
Mercury (Hermes) from the villa dei Papiri (Herculaneum).
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Sculptures from the Baths of Caracalla: Farnesische bull
Statues from the Baths of Caracalla, excavated by Pope Paul III during the Renaissance. Alessandro Farnese.
Hence, these statues are all named after Farnese .
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Solfatara: Pictures
Solfatara, volcanic area near Naples. Called the forum of Vulcan during ancient times. This is where Aeneas would have entered the underworld.
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Paestum, Temple of Athena: Photos
Greek Temples of Paestum.
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Roman Theater of Arles
Pictures of the Roman theater of Arles in Provence.
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Maison Carrée in Nîmes
The Maison Carrée in Nîmes, in the south of France, is one of the best preserved Roman temples to be found in the territory of the former Roman Empire.
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Theater of Orange
Pictures of the Roman theater of Orange in Provence.
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Greek vases
The Greek vases give a beautiful picture of Greek society and the world of the gods.
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Olympia: Scale model
Model of the Zeus sanctuary at Olympia (Greece). The model is located in the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam. The temple is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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