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Bold critique of poetry
Dionysius, tyrant of Syracuse, was madly addicted to poetry1. Unfortunately, his graphomania was reaching its heights, rising above the waves of opinion as the worst human being, ie the flatterers. In a moment of peace, the tyrant devoted himself completely ... Read more
Ancient libraries
According to Hecataeus, whose extensive account is quoted by Diodorus Siculus, the magnificent and opulent tomb of the Egyptian king Ozymandias contained a sacred library with the inscription: “Healing-Place of the Soul”1. In antiquity, the most famous were the Pergamon ... Read more
Solomon in Pompeii?
In Pompeii, in the so-called House of the Physician or House of the Judgement, a painting with a biblical accent was discovered in 1841. It is a scene referring to the judgment of Solomon (Archaeological Museum of Naples [inventory number ... Read more
Horse or cook?
The value of the horse was enormous in terms of communication, transport and, above all, its military use in battle. Traditionally, the ancients emphasized the uniqueness of Bucephalus, the horse that had long accompanied Alexander the Great during his military ... Read more
Seneca among gladiators!
The fate of the gladiators was difficult. Although despised and kept briefly in closed barracks, they knew very well about the views of the notables of their time, especially in matters concerning them. One of the walls in Pompeii, probably ... Read more
Naumachia – with ship in center of Rome…
Naumachia, in Greece, a real naval battle, in Rome – the most spectacular and costly set of spectacles of the time, recreating historical naval battles, during which the combatants they died among themselves. The event required extraordinary organization, logistics and ... Read more
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