I had the pleasure of being in Coco's class and reading an early version of this. It's vulnerable, harrowing but so, so important. I highly recommend reading, however there is a trigger warning for eating disorders
Today in KYD, Coco Stallman writes: While I was battling an eating disorder, a therapist introduced me to medieval saints who starved in a quest for piety. Their tragic craving for something beyond their earthly selves played a big role in my recovery.
https://t.co/gpq9CQ7xKP
Write up of Ancient Lives exhibition (@IanPotterMuseum @ArtsUnimelb) curated by Dr Tamara Lewit & Dr Caroline Tully @Carolinejanetul - by Christopher Allen in Weekend @australian (paywall https://t.co/lT1zYf0MLu)
Had to physically remove myself from the bookshop today because I got too excited when I walked into the history section and had to leave before I impulsively bought four books
It's the 2nd annual #ClassicsTober next month! We thought we'd post the prompts a bit earlier this year!
It was so inspiring and exciting to see all your writing, photos, artwork and more last year, and @drcorabeth and I can't wait to see what this year will yield...
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Really hate it when something you have needed and wanted to do for months but just. couldn't. do. took like, 40mins max, was pretty easy and was super relieving once completed. I am a clown
Studying ancient history at uni makes me feel better about all the mythology books I've hoarded since childhood. It's immensely satisfying to bring out a whole stack of them for a research essay