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March 22, 2018
in Ancient History, Art & Architecture, Yale Press Podcast

Ep. 50 – The Art of Libation in Classical Athens

March 22, 2018
in Ancient History, Art & Architecture, Yale Press Podcast

Explore the prevalence and the significance of images of liquids being poured from vessels in the fascinating and beautiful artworks of 5th century Athens. Yale associate professor Milette Gaifman, with a joint appointment in the Departments of Classics and History of Art, is perfectly situated to discuss what it is the

October 24, 2006
in Ancient History, History, Literature

The Late Republic?

October 24, 2006
in Ancient History, History, Literature

In today’s Wall Street Journal, Mark Miller writes, “There are points of similarity between the political culture of late republican Rome and our own, but the differences reveal how far we have to go before we hit bottom — contrary to the dire warnings emanating from certain political quarters today.”