Before anesthetics, Roman doctors perfected the art of distraction for pain management.Caesar in the Senate, reimagined with guns. … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Female Gladiator? Or Girl with Strange Bathing Habits?
Originally, this Roman statue was believed to be of a female athlete holding a strigil (an instrument used to scrape off sweat and gunk before entering the baths).But now, scholars think she may actually be a gladiator. Why? Her posture is one of victory, as if she is holding up her sica, curved sword (used by fighters known as Thracians), in a moment of triumph.Somebody about … [Read more...] about Female Gladiator? Or Girl with Strange Bathing Habits?
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
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The First Egyptian God of Writing was a Goddess
I'm fascinated by the fact so many Egyptian male gods have female counterparts--all except Ra (or Re). Ra, supposedly, created the world by, um....making himself happy. No woman involved.Still, many of the other lesser gods have both male and female representatives (Osiris, Isis; Set, Nepthys; Geb, Nut; etc.).I'm always delighted to discover less well-known goddesses in the … [Read more...] about The First Egyptian God of Writing was a Goddess
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme--Comicshttp://www.rubescartoons.com/ Rube's; registered trademark/copyright Leigh RubinAlternate caption: "Seriously, I'm going to need more superglue..." … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
