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The Tragedy of Oedipus Rex | Mythology w/ Dael Kingsmill
Dael explains the highly disturbing story of a man who loved his mother a little too much. At least it was an accident? Featuring a mid-day soap format, a Sphinx being patronised, and a sneaky Terry Pratchett reference. Head over to the...
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Hermes: King of Thieves | Mythology w/ Dael Kingsmill
Dael tells the story of the birth of Hermes, rightly named as the god of thieves, featuring bovine booties, the Declaration of Independence, and the tragic demise of a turtle in the name of musical advancement. Head over to the Geek...
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Contrapposto
A brief explanation of the term "contrapposto" comparing two ancient Greek sculptures: the New York Kouros and a copy Doryphoros (or Spear Bearer) by Polykleitos.
Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
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Trajan's Forum
Apollodorus of Damascus, The Forum of Trajan, dedicated 112 C.E., Rome
A conversation with Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
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Lego Antikythera Mechanism
The Antikythera Mechanism: http://bit.ly/fm4oFK is the oldest known scientific computer, built in Greece at around 100 BCE. Lost for 2000 years, it was recovered from a shipwreck in 1901. But not until a century later was its purpose understood...
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Siege of Lachish in 3D (British Museum)
CyArk partnered with the British Museum to document a large portion of the Assyrian Collection over a 3 day period in August of 2014. The goal of the project was not only to digitize the collection but to re-visualize the collection. In...
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Tomb of Amphipolis: Comparison with Great Ancient Monuments
See how the tomb of Amphipolis in Greece compares in size with the Parthenon, the Egyptian Sphinx, and the Taj Mahal! Check the interior of the tomb in its current state with the sphinxs, the caryatids and the fabulous mosaic floor. The...
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Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome
Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome, late 2nd century through the 4th century C.E.
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
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Relief from the Arch of Titus, showing The Spoils of Jerusalem being brought into Rome
Relief panel showing The Spoils of Jerusalem being brought into Rome, Arch of Titus, Rome, after 81 C.E., marble, 7 feet,10 inches high
Speakers: Dr. Steven Fine and Dr. Beth Harris
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The Erechtheion
The Erechtheion, 421-405 B.C.E. (Classical Greek), Acropolis, Athens
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker