CirceI want every single person everywhere to come to the Michael C. Carlos Museum and check out the show, Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey. Why?Because It. Is. Breathtaking. Seriously, you guys. The colors. The juxtapositions. The energy. The vibrant reimaginings--it's all there.Odysseus and the Sirens.There is something extraordinary and magical about the fusion of this … [Read more...] about A Black Odyssey
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FRIDAY FUNNIES–ANCIENT STYLE!
Today's Theme: Saturnalia!(Double click image to make it bigger.)(Okay, this one doesn't have anything to do with Saturnalia...I just LOVE Grumpy Cat. Oh wait, in ancient Rome people did wear festive, red, pointy hats during Saturnalia! That's the connection....yeah....) … [Read more...] about FRIDAY FUNNIES–ANCIENT STYLE!
The Historical Guide to Cleopatra’s Daughter, Selene
Cleopatra Selene was the only daughter of Queen Cleopatra VII and the Roman general, Mark Antony. I've tried to answer the most common questions I get asked about her: 1. Is she a "real" figure in history? When I first started kicking around the idea of writing a historical fiction novel about Queen Cleopatra VII’s only surviving child, her daughter, Selene, most people … [Read more...] about The Historical Guide to Cleopatra’s Daughter, Selene
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
This one is for all the teachers out there during "Finals" Season:We all know it: Zeus was a D*ckPeanuts explains why the ancients made so many sacrifices: … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
The Visuals I Wish HuffPo had Used with my Post
It's always a thrill when something I've submitted to the Huffington Post actually gets posted because there's never a guarantee, even if they've approved your stuff before. My piece on ancient connections to modern workouts--"No Really, Crossfit Helped Me Understand Achilles"--was initially delayed because HuffPo insisted I supply citation for my claims about ancient … [Read more...] about The Visuals I Wish HuffPo had Used with my Post
