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Film Review Coriolanus 2011
One of the Bard’s forgotten plays proves to be his most political tragedies.
Ancient Greek Deities
Although they seem to be things of the past, reminders of ancient Greek deities are all around us. When you read the following names, more than a few will look familiar.
History of Libraries
The first libraries were created thousands of years ago.In around 700. BC the people of Mesopotamia had a well-equipped library in temples and palaces.
The Egyptians had libraries that were guarded by priests in temples.The Romans were initially not much interested in the library but later they came to the idea to establish a public library. Julius Caesar made a plan for a system of public libraries.
Greco-roman Culture
An essay describing several cultural characteristics of the Classical Greeks displayed in in their mythology. More specifically, those found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
Book Review The Penguin History of Europe by J M Roberts
The late J M Roberts was a widely respected historian who had an acclaimed academic career. Read this book and anybody can understand why.
Achilles vs. Brutus
Comparing and contrasting Achilles from the Iliad and Brutus from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
