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Good video review of Rome’s little-known campaign in Arabia:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-57433362

It is lucky that this ancient arch has survived. https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/history/find-traces-lincolnshires-roman-forts-5457906

Ian: You are one of the masters here at UNRV. By comparison, I am just an enthusiastic fraud. Welcome back!

Well, at least they are trying:

Looking at this image more closely, this dog certainly seems more like a friendly pet rather than a menacing guard dog.

Dr. Nina Willburger @DrNWillburger shared this delightful image:

Just a follow up on the auction: https://antique-collecting.co.uk/2021/05/21/marcus-aurelius-bust-heads-up-auction/?cn-reloaded=1

This article explores new insights into the Vikings: https://www.grunge.com/433554/the-one-hair-color-vikings-most-commonly-had/ https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/viking-was-job-description-not-matter-heredity-massive-ancient-dna-study-shows Summary: Through DNA analysis, we are able to gain new insights into ancient peoples. guy also known as gaius

Another article on the find: https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/08/shackled-skeleton-is-rare-evidence-of-slavery-in-roman-britain-14734393/?ito=newsnow-feed

Here’s another article on the discovery: Statues of the goddesses Nike and Tyche, or Isis (Israel Antiquities Authority via Facebook) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-uncover-2000-year-old-roman-basilica-180977926/

Interesting find: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-57387812

Here’s an interesting choice of the five most effective fighting units of the ancient world. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecollector.com/most-admired-ancient-elite-military-units/amp/

Here’s an interesting look at ancient Roman houses still in use:

Interesting article on 19th century excavation of sacred Greek island of Delos: The Diadumenos, supported by two Mykonian workers, trying to shake of the numbness of a 2000 years sleep from his “perfect limbs”, uncovered in 1894. https://greekreporter.com/2021/06/04/rare-photos-first-excavations-sacred-greek-island-delos/ Background of the Diadumenos sculpture: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diadumenos

An interesting thread from cointalk.com dealing with Asclepius (Greek) also known as Aesculapius (Latin), with his sidekick Telesphorus. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/asklepios-and-telesphoros-recovery-tag-team.378595/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telesphorus_(mythology)

Interesting find sheds some light on the late Roman influence in Britain. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1444634/archaeology-breakthrough-mosaic-roman-empire-chedworth-villa-dark-ages-spt https://www.glosnews.com/articles/suirprises-at-chedworth Summary: great videos on site:

I forgot that Pompey had gotten to Georgia during the Mithradratic Wars. https://www.rferl.org/a/ancient-bridge-georgia-mtkvari-pompey-mtskheta/31282768.html

https://www.thestar.co.uk/education/sheffield-university-chiefs-ignored-secret-donors-ps200000-offer-to-keep-doomed-archaeology-department-open-3257311

As universities face economic pressures, there is increased pressure to reduce and even terminate archaeology departments in the UK, as well as in the US. Here are six good reasons to maintain these departments. https://theconversation.com/six-reasons-to-save-archaeology-from-funding-cuts-161465

“ an "exceptionally high' number which experts think were the result of judicial executions. https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/europe/decapitated-roman-remains-scn-scli-intl/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+(RSS%3A+CNN+-+Most+Recent)

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/307198

Another interesting find: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-57189875

I have less than a rudimentary level of Latin comprehension. I would think, however, that at least a basic level of understanding of Latin would be necessary to be a classics major focusing on Roman history. Part of the problem, of course, is that few high schools now offer instruction in either Latin or Ancient Greek. https://www.nationalreview.com/news/princeton-removes-greek-latin-requirement-for-classics-majors-to-combat-systemic-racism/

I first read Tom Holland’s “Rubicon” in 2006 (on a trip to Italy). I have admired his writing since then. He had at that time an almost detached view of the role of religion in the ancient world. In the last few years, however, Holland’s view on Christianity has evolved. Now, he has become more receptive to the possibility that the Christian movement may have had a positive influence on the development of a more tolerant and enlightened Western world. Admittedly, I have little interest in philosophical and religious matters. Also, I already have too many books waiting to be read. So, it will probably be a while before I find time to read this book. Here’s a good discussion on the book: