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"Computer animator Steve K. Simons and Greek warfare expert Dr. Sonya Nevin work together to develop moving parts from the static images on Greek pottery, much of it in the extensive collection of the University of Reading's Ure Museum. They collaborate with ancient music experts to create soundtracks that wouldn't sound out of place in one of the symposia depicted on the vases. It's a full-spectrum historical immersion achieved through modern technology."

"A team of scientists applied techniques used for tracking gene mutation to pinpoint the date Homer wrote the "Iliad." Their result? 762 B.C., give or take 50 years."

"A team of scientists applied techniques used for tracking gene mutation to pinpoint the date Homer wrote the "Iliad." Their result? 762 B.C., give or take 50 years."

"HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD ANCIENT HISTORY NEWS AND RESOURCES"

"HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD ANCIENT HISTORY NEWS AND RESOURCES"

"Elsewhere in this gallery, there are portraits of other Roman emperors, notably Tiberius's predecessor, Augustus and his successor, Caligula. Which begs the question: when the Villa closes for the day, what might Rome's rulers say to one another?"

links list for studying the Odyssey, + links to full text of the Odyssey (adult and kid versions,

"A glimpse at life in the ancient Roman provinces of Gaul through the lens of food, glorious food"