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Scylla and Charybdis
The expression "between Scylla and Charybdis" means to be caught between two opposing dangers. The Greek myth behind the expression explains why.
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Gardens of Nudes - Part Three
How statues were displayed in the gardens of Imperial Rome.
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Piscinae Salsae (Saltwater Fishponds)
For years I have been curious about the saltwater fishponds of ancient Rome, so I was thrilled to discover James Higgenbotham’s book <i>Pisicinae</i>. This book explains how Roman fishponds were constructed and how they functioned.
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Driving The Gustav Line From Sea To Sea In Italy
Italy's terrain from the Tyrrhenian Sea through the LIri Valley and to the Adriatic Sea gives ample proof of the difficulties soldiers faced and the sacrifices made.
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