Category: Epics

Posted on November 14th, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 81: In which Vulcan and Venus try to square Pompeii’s new ticketing restrictions with its new high-speed train, and get confused. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on CNN.com – and by CLAS-C 419 Art and Archaeology of Pompeii. VULCAN, GOD OF METALWORKING AND …

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Posted on October 22nd, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 80: In which Hades and Persephone discuss a newly discovered (and hilariously bad) painting of Cerberus, and Theseus gets a new job. This cross-over episode of Real Housewives of Hades (a Mt. Olympus spin-off) and Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on Greek Reporter.com– and by CLAS-B 320 Greek …

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Posted on August 13th, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 79: In which a British tourist decides to carve up an ancient wall, and the Roman gods consider carving up the tourist. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on CNN.com – and by CLAS-B 312 Plague, Disasters and Death in the Ancient World. MINERVA, …

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Posted on July 28th, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 78: In which the Underworld Club for Architects gets seriously distracted by Spartacus and his gladiator rebellion adventures. As should we all. This episode of Real Housewives of Hades (a Mt. Olympus spin-off) brought to you by the latest archaeological news on SmithsonianMagazine.com – and by CLAS-C 361 Ancient Roman Revolutions. [SETTING: Underworld Club …

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Posted on July 22nd, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 77: In which Hades learns what movies and archaeologists are, and young Prince Charles crawls around an Etruscan tomb. This cross-over episode of Real Housewives of Hades (a Mt. Olympus spin-off) and Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on…EntertainmentWeekly.com (?!…checks notes…yes, that’s correct!) – and by CLAS-B 312 Plague, Disasters …

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Posted on June 15th, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 76: In which the architects of the Parthenon and Stonehenge bicker over a Minoan Stonehenge and Daedalus’ belief in airports. This episode of Real Housewives of Hades (a Mt. Olympus spin-off) brought to you by the latest archaeological news on CNN.com – and by CLAS-C 205 Classical Mythology. [SETTING: Underworld Club for Architects] PHIDIAS, …

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Posted on May 19th, 2024 in Honest Museum Signs by Elizabeth W. Thill

Acquisition no. 6: A museum information sign for a portrait of an unknown young man, who looks like he did all the drugs. This episode of Honest Museum Signs brought to you by CLAS-C 361 Ancient Roman Revolutions. Social media is full of series that feature the greatest works of ancient art. This is not …

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Posted on May 16th, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 75: In which Roma and Mars revisit a terrible plan to invade California and rescue a statue, and Minerva discusses maritime law. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on CNN.com – and by CLAS-A 301 Classical Archaeology. MARS, ROMAN GOD OF WAR: Minerva! Remember when …

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Posted on March 8th, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 74: In which the members of the Underworld Scientific Academy discover artificial intelligence, and (re?)visit a villa. This episode of Real Housewives of Hades (a Mt. Olympus spin-off) brought to you by the latest archaeological news on SmithsonianMagazine.com – and by CLAS-C 361 Ancient Roman Revolutions. [SETTING: Underworld Scientific Academy] PLINY THE ELDER, ANCIENT SCIENTIFIC …

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Posted on February 8th, 2024 in Real Housewives of Mt Olympus by Elizabeth W. Thill

Episode 73: In which Livia introduces the Support Group for the Newly Deified to Taylor Swift, and recalls why she doesn’t visit more often. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest confusing mythological references on CNN.com – and by CLAS-B 311 Sex and Gender in the Ancient World. [SETTING: Support Group …

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