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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows
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I've been curating classics social media since the 1990s and still feel a need to do it!

Classics /Ancient World feed:

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Happy Thursday Classics peeps!
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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The Far Side comic strip by Gary Larson from Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | TheFarSide.com
A cartoon from The Far Side® comic strip by Gary Larson from Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Transcript: ’40s / ’50s / ’60s / ’70s / ’80s / ’90s
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February 5, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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As I'm presently doing my MRes in Archaeology focus on:

What the Romans built, what they used, and who did the work

So, I thought I'd do something useful, and created a new account:

@buildlikearoman.bsky.social

And a Podcast

Please do have a look if Roman materials are of interest
Roman Brick and Tile
Podcast Episode · Build Like a Roman · 03/02/2026 · 23m
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February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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ROGUECLASSICIST’S BULLETIN ~ February 4, 2026 – rogueclassicism
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ROGUECLASSICIST’S BULLETIN ~ February 4, 2026
=========================================================== LEGENDA =========================================================== An Ancient Aqueduct and Tunnel System Discovered Supplying the Villa …
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February 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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The Educational Philosophy of Quintilian | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
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The Educational Philosophy of Quintilian | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
Philip Vassallo learns from a classic of Classical education.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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What Have the Romans Ever Done For Us? | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
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What Have the Romans Ever Done For Us? | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
by Rick Lewis
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February 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Roman Shipwreck Carrying Ancient Garum Sauce Discovered in Ionian Sea - 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 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me by Edith Hall | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
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Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me by Edith Hall | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
Manisha Sarade on suicide’s meaning for the Greeks and for us.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Ancient Greek Stele Found in WWI Trenches Honored at Thessaloniki Museum - 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 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Panel on Roman foreign relations
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Panel on Roman foreign relations
Submissions are invited to the panel on Roman foreign relations at the upcoming Celtic Conference in Classics on July 14-17.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Fully funded PhD scholarships in Ancient History
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Fully funded PhD scholarships in Ancient History
Applications are invited for fully funded, four-year PhD scholarships, beginning at any point between 1 July and 1 October 2026.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Vanilla-Spiced Afterlife at Canaanite Megiddo - Biblical Archaeology Society
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Vanilla-Spiced Afterlife at Canaanite Megiddo
Archaeologists excavating at the site of Megiddo in northern Israel have obtained scientific proof for the use of a vanilla-spiced oil dating back to the mid-second millennium BCE, marking the spice’s...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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18 AFRI: Richard Rush | TLL Podcast: Ut silvae foliis
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18 AFRI: Richard Rush | TLL Podcast: Ut silvae foliis
Richard Rush (Thesaurus linguae Latinae) discusses the ethnonym Afri, -orum "Africans" and related sublemmata. To consult the TLL article Afri, please copy and paste the following into your browser: /...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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EXPLORING POTTERY PRODUCTION AT PROTOPALATIAL TO POSTPALATIAL PALAIKASTRO (EAST CRETE) THROUGH INTEGRATED PETROGRAPHIC AND ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS | Annual of the British School at Athens | Cambridge Core
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EXPLORING POTTERY PRODUCTION AT PROTOPALATIAL TO POSTPALATIAL PALAIKASTRO (EAST CRETE) THROUGH INTEGRATED PETROGRAPHIC AND ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS | Annual of the British School at Athens | Cambridge Core
EXPLORING POTTERY PRODUCTION AT PROTOPALATIAL TO POSTPALATIAL PALAIKASTRO (EAST CRETE) THROUGH INTEGRATED PETROGRAPHIC AND ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS - Volume 120
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February 4, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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EARLY BRONZE AGE SEAL IMPRESSIONS FROM THERASIA: NEW EVIDENCE FOR SEAL USE IN THE CYCLADES AND THE EMERGENCE OF SCRIPT IN AN AEGEAN CONTEXT | Annual of the British School at Athens | Cambridge Core
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EARLY BRONZE AGE SEAL IMPRESSIONS FROM THERASIA: NEW EVIDENCE FOR SEAL USE IN THE CYCLADES AND THE EMERGENCE OF SCRIPT IN AN AEGEAN CONTEXT | Annual of the British School at Athens | Cambridge Core
EARLY BRONZE AGE SEAL IMPRESSIONS FROM THERASIA: NEW EVIDENCE FOR SEAL USE IN THE CYCLADES AND THE EMERGENCE OF SCRIPT IN AN AEGEAN CONTEXT - Volume 120
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February 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Scarcity and the Iliad: Thinking about Similes in Book 12 – SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE
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Scarcity and the Iliad: Thinking about Similes in Book 12
Book 12 of the Iliad centers on the breaching of the wall protecting the Greek ships, but the action itself is paced by speech exchanges that reflect on politics (Hektor and Polydamas) and heroism …
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February 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Machiavelli’s Roman Empire | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
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Machiavelli’s Roman Empire | Issue 172 | Philosophy Now
Sam Spound explains why the author of The Prince thought about Rome so much.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Is a Greek temple actually an overturned ship? A new theory revolutionizes the origin of classical architecture
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Is a Greek temple actually an overturned ship? A new theory revolutionizes the origin of classical architecture
For centuries, the majestic temples of classical Greece, with the Parthenon at the forefront, have been studied, measured, and admired. Their forms have defined Western architecture. However, some of ...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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(19) A 2,000-year-old reminder that everyone starts somewhere...
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A 2,000-year-old reminder that everyone starts somewhere...
Heads up on latest find at Northumberland Roman dig. Tony Henderson reports.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Rare Roman Panther Figurine with Its Paws on a Severed Head Is a Propaganda Tool Used in Britain
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Rare Roman Panther Figurine with Its Paws on a Severed Head Is a Propaganda Tool Used in Britain
The statue was a brutal flex by the Romans.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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An Ancient Aqueduct and Tunnel System Discovered Supplying the Villa of the Casoni in the Sabina, Predating the Roman Conquest
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An Ancient Aqueduct and Tunnel System Discovered Supplying the Villa of the Casoni in the Sabina, Predating the Roman Conquest
The institutional collaboration between the Soprintendenza ABAP for the metropolitan area of Rome and the province of Rieti and the Vespertilio Speleo-Archaeological Group, within the framework of the...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years—far longer than we thought
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Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years—far longer than we thought
How far back does the rich history of Italian olives and oil stretch? My new research, published in the American Journal of Archaeology, synthesizing and reevaluating existing archaeological evidence,...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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(1164) Did Egyptian gods and goddesses empower everyday worship—or reinforce state control? - YouTube
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Did Egyptian gods and goddesses empower everyday worship—or reinforce state control?
YouTube video by The Egypt Exploration Society
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February 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Culture Ministry to upgrade facilities at Athens site of Aristotle’s Lyceum | eKathimerini.com
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February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM