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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows
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ROGUECLASSICIST’S BULLETIN ~ February 6, 2026 – rogueclassicism
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ROGUECLASSICIST’S BULLETIN ~ February 6, 2026
=========================================================== LEGENDA =========================================================== The Workshop of the Final Day of Construction in a Luxurious Seaside …
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February 6, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ Creator on What Happens to Ashur in Potential Season 2 - IMDb
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‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ Creator on What Happens to Ashur in Potential Season 2 - IMDb
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February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Archaeologists find evidence of Hannibal's war elephants in Spain
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Archaeologists find evidence of Hannibal's war elephants in Spain
A small bone discovered in southern Spain may represent the first direct archaeological evidence of the war elephants used by Hannibal Barca during the Punic Wars. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
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February 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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(1244) Greek Immigration, Literature, and Identity in Egypt, Ancient and Modern - YouTube
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Greek Immigration, Literature, and Identity in Egypt, Ancient and Modern
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February 6, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Ancient Warfare Podcast: AWA395 - Gladiators and the Roman Army
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Ancient Warfare Podcast: AWA395 - Gladiators and the Roman Army
Alexis asks about the connection between the Roman military and gladiators. Why did the army build and use its own amphitheatres, like the one at Carnuntum, with others recently identified at Megiddo ...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Tetrarchy - Emperors of Rome - Apple Podcasts
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Tetrarchy
Podcast Episode · Emperors of Rome · 02/06/2026 · 40m
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February 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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(1244) The Ancient Lyre and Kithara | Michael Levy - YouTube
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The Ancient Lyre and Kithara | Michael Levy
YouTube video by World History Encyclopedia
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February 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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ALKE, KAIROS and ALALA | Greek Myth Comix
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ALKE, KAIROS and ALALA
Working on other projects but keeping my hand in here (literally) by drawing lesser-known deities.This week I’m inspired to draw ALKE, KAIROS and ALALA ALKE – goddess/ personification of batt…
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February 6, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Roman head discovered at Hadrian's Wall dig to go on display in Northumberland museum | Chronicle Live
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Roman Head discovered at Hadrian's Wall dig to go on display in museum
The head is thought to be the same figure as another uncovered at the Magna site which has been on display in Newcastle's Hancock Museum since the 1980s
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February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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“Render Unto Caesar” and the First Jewish Revolt - Biblical Archaeology Society
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“Render Unto Caesar” and the First Jewish Revolt
Two First Jewish Revolt coins from the site of Carchemish in southeastern Turkey reveal how Roman taxation and imperial imagery shaped Jewish identity and resistance in the early Roman Empire.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Possible Remains of a Monumental Persian Garden Complex Identified Near Tabriz - Arkeonews
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Possible Remains of a Monumental Persian Garden Complex Identified Near Tabriz - Arkeonews
Archaeologists have identified the possible remains of one of the largest monumental Persian garden complexes near Tabriz
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February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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New Hellenic Heritage Portal Includes All Museums, Monuments, Archaeological Sites - tovima.com
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tovima.com - Breaking News, Analysis and Opinion from To Vima’s International Edition
Breaking News, Politics, Opinions and Analysis on the latest news from Greece and the world, from To Vima
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February 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Rare Lead Pipe Reveals Petra’s Advanced Ancient Aqueduct Engineering - GreekReporter.com
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GreekReporter.com - Greek News from Greece and the World
Greek news from Greece and the world, get the latest updates on business, economy, Greek travel, recipes, Ancient Greek culture and more.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Archaeologists Find Elite Family 14th Century BC Tombs in Cyprus
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February 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Call for Support: Classics and Medieval Studies at the University of Calgary | Call for Support: Classics and Medieval Studies at the University of Calgary - The Classical Association of Canada
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Call for Support: Classics and Medieval Studies at the University of Calgary | Appel à soutien: Études classiques et médiévales à l'Université de Calgary - The Classical Association of Canada
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February 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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ATTITUDES TO THE LAW IN MENANDER: PAROCHIAL PANHELLENISM AND RADICAL CONSERVATISM | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
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ATTITUDES TO THE LAW IN MENANDER: PAROCHIAL PANHELLENISM AND RADICAL CONSERVATISM | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
ATTITUDES TO THE LAW IN MENANDER: PAROCHIAL PANHELLENISM AND RADICAL CONSERVATISM
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February 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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NEW FRAGMENTS FROM ON MELANCHOLY OF RUFUS OF EPHESUS IN AL-RĀZĪ’S THE COMPREHENSIVE BOOK | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
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NEW FRAGMENTS FROM ON MELANCHOLY OF RUFUS OF EPHESUS IN AL-RĀZĪ’S THE COMPREHENSIVE BOOK | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
NEW FRAGMENTS FROM ON MELANCHOLY OF RUFUS OF EPHESUS IN AL-RĀZĪ’S THE COMPREHENSIVE BOOK
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February 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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THE NAME OF THE ORGANON | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
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THE NAME OF THE ORGANON | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
THE NAME OF THE ORGANON
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February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Ancient History Podcast - A New History of Ancient Roman Theatre
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Ancient History Podcast - A New History of Ancient Roman Theatre
In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Jessica Clarke about the spread of theatre in ancient Italy, why the traditional Roman-centric narrative may be wrong, and how archaeology can offer an alter...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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[paywalled] Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block - The New York Times
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Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block
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February 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Did Cleopatra Really Die by Suicide Using an Asp (Snake)? - Bad Ancient
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Did Cleopatra Really Die by Suicide Using an Asp (Snake)?
Cleopatra VII’s death is one of the most famous scenes in ancient history, usually imagined as a dramatic suicide by asp (snake) bite. But when we examine the ancient evidence closely, the snake begin...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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(1244) The Real Troy: A Geopolitical Chokepoint of the Bronze Age - YouTube
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The Real Troy: A Geopolitical Chokepoint of the Bronze Age
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February 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Marseille’s Ancient Greek Quarry: A Bittersweet Victory for Heritage Preservation - GreekReporter.com
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GreekReporter.com - Greek News from Greece and the World
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February 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Incredible Prophecies, Sick Truths | Los Angeles Review of Books
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Incredible Prophecies, Sick Truths | Los Angeles Review of Books
Oedipal iterations, from Sophocles to Arundhati Roy.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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In Sappho we trust – The Bowdoin Orient
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In Sappho we trust – The Bowdoin Orient
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February 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM