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Category: Roman Civilization
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7 Queer Icons From the Ancient World They Don’t Teach in School
When an Irish poet and an English illustrator set out to dust off Greco-Roman tales with homoerotic undertones, they were not hard up for options (or for overtones, for that matter).
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Are Men Obsessed With the Roman Empire? It Depends Who You Ask.
Women are asking the men in their lives how often they think about ancient Rome. Their responses, posted online, can be startling in their frequency.
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Rome, Sacred Ground for Nearly 3,000 Years, and Counting
Christianity is just one chapter in the Eternal City’s rich spiritual history. Judaism, Islam and ancient Roman religions are also a big part of the picture.
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Did Valentine’s Day Start as a Roman Party or to Celebrate an Execution?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Regardless of its origin, it’s a big deal now. An expert on the evolution of human sexuality says you have to “get out there” to make the holiday work for you.
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Wael Shawky Enters the Realm of Myth
The New York Times – T Magazine:The multidisciplinary artist’s work dives into history and legend to explore the fantasies and manipulations underpinning our modern world.