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How an Ancient Plant Became the World’s First Birth Control and Rome’s Love Potion. Then Went Extinct Because of It
BC, while Rome was still a minor city-state in the Italian peninsula, the ancient city of Cyrene flourished as one of the ...
We’ve told this story for 2,500 years: how Hadestown playfully brings alive an ancient Greek myth
Based on a myth first told in Greece over 2,500 years ago, Hadestown, now playing in Sydney, is a modern retelling of the ...
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The Wit and Wisdom of Ancient Greek Comedy and Its Influence on Modern Theater
Discover how satire, humor, and societal critique shaped Western theater in this insightful overview of the ancient Greek comedy.
The heart is symbol of love, but things weren't always like that
Valentine's Day is all about the hearts: heart-shaped chocolates, cards, balloons and even pizza. But the heart hasn't always ...