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Take a look at this article to see how a group of artists are using ancient Greek designs as inspiration for a new line of Jewelry @greece-is
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Boxing has been a well-known staple in the sports scene, both in modern and ancient times. But no ancient boxing gloves have ever been found, until now @guardian
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Believe it or not, ancient Romans were fans of synchronized swimming! Take a look at this article to learn more @smithsonian
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It's been a joke between Latin students that they may not know how to hold a conversation, but they can translate various passages of war and conquest! Check out this article to read more about what exactly Latin students learn in class @theparisreview https://t.co/btHKUlTVbP

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The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has undergone many retellings, but this version presented at Carnegie Hall gives it a feminist spin. https://t.co/aRK7Bp5KkA

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Mary Beard has been one of the most well-known names in Classics as of late. On this #womeninclassicswednesday, check out this article from the @guardian to learn more about the unconventional scholar.
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Ever wondered what the Romans would put on their fries? Check out this article about Garum sauce, Rome’s ketchup from @guardian #tastytuesday
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Ever heard of Silphium? Probably not! Check out this article from @BBCWorld to learn what happened to the mysterious herb #tastytuesday https://t.co/kRQIBSEQCl

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Adjusting to life after war is one of the greatest struggles for Veterans, both ancient and modern. Take a look at this article to see how some Veterans use Homer to cope with the transition @societyforclassicalstudies https://t.co/v4MWsWn4qi

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What does it take to be a good friend? Check out this article from @Medium to see Aristotle’s take on this age old question
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What does Bob Dylan have to do with antiquity? Take a look at this article from @NPR to see how one classicist connects the two https://t.co/jCjwF7aIcT

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Can Greek Tragedy be relevant today? Check out this article to see how one man is using ancient plays to comment on modern traumas @SmithsonianMag https://t.co/SorCeoDGwp

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The Romans might be known for their public baths, but they were no strangers to lice, fleas, and other bacterial infections. Check out this article from @guardian to learn more #sciencesaturdays https://t.co/ZUlkpRUwaS

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Before advancements in modern science, there were quite a few interesting ways of handling ailments. Check out this article from @DailyMailUK to learn more #sciencesaturdays https://t.co/fPBaFWvM17

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Many of us have heard stories of elaborate games in the amphitheater that often featured exotic animals that were certainly not native to Italy. Check out this article from @theatlantic to learn how these animals made it to Rome
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Smart watches are all the rage today, but did you know the Romans had their very own version of these fancy gadgets? Check out this article from @smithsonianmag to learn more https://t.co/Yr5RoxBKFU

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What happens when water flows through lead pipes? Lead contamination of course! Check out this article from @guardian to learn about Rome’s contaminated water
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Oftentimes we are more like the ancients than we realize. One scholar found the way people mourned Prince’s death to resemble the way Greeks mourned others. Check out this article from @Slate to learn more https://t.co/q9JJknvGEO

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The image of a mythological figure can change drastically over time. Check out this article from @broadly to see how Medusa’s image has changed #womeninclassicswednesday https://t.co/EAriLSurVu

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Emily Wilson’s translation of the Odyssey into English has been the buzz of the classics world. Check out this article from @nytimes to learn more about her and her groundbreaking work #womeninclassicswednesday https://t.co/sR2IwOdHKW