Tag: Ancient History
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The Mystery of Maltese Temples
Written by Finlay Cormack. The Maltese islands are home to mysterious ancient temples as far back 3600BCE. What was the purpose of these megalithic structures? Finlay Cormack explores various possible functions and origins, varying from religious to agricultural.
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The Power of Publishing: In Conversation with Professor Kara Cooney
For our Welcome Week 2021 event, Retrospect was joined by Professor Kara Cooney to discuss publishing, power and her latest book, ‘The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World’.
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All that Glitters is Gold: Museology and the Mask of Agamemnon
Written by Tristan Craig. The excavations of Mycenae from 1876 have been the subject of controversy for over a hundred years. A so-called ‘Mask of Agamemnon’ was discovered, but it’s origins are still questioned, and the methods of excavation remain under scrutiny.
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In Greek they say ‘daimon’: Dionysus in Anne Carson’s translation of the Bakkhai
Written by Justin Biggi. Euripides’ ‘Bakkhai’ is widely hailed as his most eminent work, with its central protagonist, Dionysus, receiving a great deal of attention in modern academia. Anne Carson’s treatment of the god in her recent translation draws attention to the ‘othering’ that has pervaded centuries of scholarship.
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Classics in Conversation
The 5th and final part of “Classics in Conversation” discusses the potential to further globalise the discipline and what the future might hold for prospective students in the field.
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Classics in Conversation
Pt. 4 of “Classics in Conversation” explores the issues surrounding the repatriation of ancient artefacts and the trade of material culture in the commericial market.
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Slavery: Contending with the Inhumane
Written by Justin Biggi. Video game developer Ubisoft has received praise for the historical accuracy of its popular ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series. However, as with many other forms of popular media, the issue of slave ownership – a well-documented aspect of the Ancient Greek world – is heavily diluted for its audience.
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Byblos and its Relationship with Egypt
Written by Alex Smith. Byblos greatest influence today is its role in the invention of the Phoenician alphabet. This city, located in modern-day Lebanon, had an important relationship with Ancient Egypt.
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