Episode 23: In which Roma gets some statues back, Mars learns what Sirens are, and Minerva learns her hero Ulysses might just be an idiot. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by by the latest archaeological news on ArtNet.com – and by CLAS-A 301 Classical Archaeology. ROMA, GODDESS OF ROME: …
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Acquisition no. 3: A pot by the “Berlin Painter,” where a unicorn bull pulls a very creepy magic trick. This episode of Honest Museum Signs brought to you by CLAS-C 205 Classical Mythology. Social media is full of series that feature the greatest works of ancient art. This is not one of those series. This …
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Meeting 8: In which the Muses learn that Sweeney Todd ain’t got nothing on Greece when it comes to cannibalistic cooking, and Homer writes a werewolf. This episode of Mythology Pitch Meetings brought to you by CLAS-C 205 Classical Mythology. Have you ever wondered how your favorite Classical Myths came to be? This is absolutely not how that …
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Episode 20: In which Hercules once again tries and fails to impress his uncle Poseidon, and there is more discussion of crabs than you might expect. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on SmithsonianMagazine.com – and by CLAS-C 102 Roman Culture. HERCULES, SON OF ZEUS AND …
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Episode 18: In which Zeus continues to try to distract Hera with discussions of early Christianity, and she’s way too smart to buy it. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on SmithsonianMagazine.com – and by CLAS-C 102 Roman Culture. [SETTING: Breakfast in the Palace of the Gods] …
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Episode 17: In which Agamemnon discovers hanging out with Heinrich Schliemann is a fate worse than death, and also China exists. 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-A 301 Classical Archaeology. HEINRICH SCHLIEMANN, 19TH-CENTURY BUSINESSMAN AND NOTORIOUS LOOTER: Agamemnon! …
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Episode 14: In which Artemis tries to reclaim her rights to chickens and dogs, and Demeter tries to reclaim her rights to world domination. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on SmithsonianMagazine.com – and by CLAS-C205 Classical Mythology. ARTEMIS, GODDESS OF THE WILDS: The mortals …
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Episode 13: In which Minerva realizes Roma doesn’t care about Egypt, and Mars prepares to invade France and maybe Abu Dhabi, either one. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on BBC.com – and by CLAS-A 301 Classical Archaeology. MINERVA, ROMAN GODDESS OF STRATEGY: What have you …
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Meeting 5: In which Homer attempts writing romance, Clio discusses Russian theater, and Calliope advises both to not quit their day jobs. This episode of Mythology Pitch Meetings brought to you by CLAS-C205 Classical Mythology. Have you ever wondered how your favorite Classical Myths came to be? This is absolutely not how that happened, but it could …
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Episode 11: In which Roma and Mars try to invade Minnesota, but Roma learns they do not share a common motivation. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on SmithsonianMagazine.com – and by CLAS-A 301 Classical Archaeology. MARS, ROMAN GOD OF WAR: I want to invade Minnesota. …
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