I love this article about teaching ancient slavery in the South by professor Sam Flores at the College of Charleston. Living in Georgia, I always bring up slavery in my tours at the Carlos Museum and when I make presentations at schools. Why? Because I think it's important to discuss two points: 1) That most ancient slaves were not from Africa. Especially in the … [Read more...] about It Wasn’t All Wine and Song, Ya Know…
The Myth Behind This Extraordinary Helmet
They call it "Mark Antony's Galea," the legendary helmet created by Cleopatra's Egyptian craftsmen and smiths for her Roman consort, Mark Antony. Featuring Egyptian iconography, this extraordinary helmet is beyond gorgeous. And, if you can believe it, was created completely by a 3D printer! That's right. It's a creation by Custom Prototypes in Toronto and (unsurprisingly) … [Read more...] about The Myth Behind This Extraordinary Helmet
Did You Know Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Bear Sacred Symbols on Their Heads?
Not all of them, of course. But enough of them that it likely reinforced the ancient Egyptian belief that cats were conduits of the divine. It's right there, smack in the middle of their foreheads: the symbol for Ra, or Khepri-in-the-Morning, the sun god in the form of a scarab beetle. Do you see it? It's not a line for line "stamp" of a scarab beetle, but it is clear enough … [Read more...] about Did You Know Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Bear Sacred Symbols on Their Heads?
Making Memes with Teens at W. VA. JCL Conference
Thanks to Dr. Nicoletta Sella, I had the pleasure of speaking at the West Virginia Junior Classical League annual conference recently. Every time I attend a JCL event and hear teens talking about ancient Rome and parading about in togas I think, "*sob* These are my people!" The wild and crazy world of ancient Rome and mythology never ceases to fascinate me. I shared some … [Read more...] about Making Memes with Teens at W. VA. JCL Conference
The Women of the Odyssey Have Something To Say About Modern Sexual-Harassment
How they Help Us Explore the Disconnect Between A Man's Self-perceived Goodness and the Actual Consequences of His Actions. When internet porn was new, I had a boss who pressed a button so that photos of naked women and/or porn would flash on his large computer screen--which he swiveled my way--every time I walked in to his office. He once asked me to sew a button on his coat … [Read more...] about The Women of the Odyssey Have Something To Say About Modern Sexual-Harassment
