Acanthus mollis
A horticultural survivor from Ancient Greek and Roman times, Acanthus mollis is one of the great garden plants. It was so highly regarded in the ancient world that a motif shaped like an acanthus leaf was used to decorate the tops of Corinthian ... [... more]
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Clay Portrait
Clay portraits have been popular in many cultures for thousands of years. Perhaps some of the better-known statues and sculptures are identified with the ancient Greeks and Romans. Mea Souris, however, is a modern day portrait artist who chooses ... [... more]
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Richard Seaford
One of the founding documents of Western culture and the only surviving ancient Greek trilogy, the Oresteia of Aeschylus is one of the great tragedies of all time. The three plays of the Oresteia portray the bloody events that follow the ... [... more]
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George Thomson
One of the founding documents of Western culture and the only surviving ancient Greek trilogy, the Oresteia of Aeschylus is one of the great tragedies of all time. The three plays of the Oresteia portray the bloody events that follow the ... [... more]
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The Oresteia
One of the founding documents of Western culture and the only surviving ancient Greek trilogy, the Oresteia of Aeschylus is one of the great tragedies of all time. The three plays of the Oresteia portray the bloody events that follow the ... [... more]
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If Not, Winter
Of the nine books of lyrics the ancient Greek poet Sappho is said to have composed, only one poem has survived complete. The rest are fragments. In this miraculous new translation, acclaimed poet and classicist Anne Carson presents all of ... [... more]
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Nicholas Sekunda
The cradle of western civilisation, the ancient Greek world, consisted of a series of independent city states some of which, such as Athens and Sparta, became major world powers. This authoritative volume by Nicholas Sekunda covers Greek warfare ... [... more]
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Worm Castings
The ancient Greek Philosopher, Aristotle called worms the "intestines of the earth". They devour half their body weight in organic matter each day producing great amounts of wonderful worm poo. It's this poo or 'castings' that's like gold for [... more]
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