The history, mythology, and literature of Greece, taken up by the Roman Empire, shaped the development of European and American culture. ToposText is a free tool, a mobile app and website, for going back to the primary sources and historic roots of western civilization, and in particular a tool for students and travelers eager to experience the ancient world through its surviving texts.
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- Sep 2026
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topostext.org topostext.org
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- Mar 2025
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www.youtube.com www.youtube.com
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Apparently, "dual shielding" is a thing. Using one shield (big) for defense, and another (small) for offense.
Big shields were used in tight formations and for defense whereas smaller ones (bucklers) were more for deflecting close-range attacks (melee) and agility.
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- Jan 2025
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inst-fs-iad-prod.inscloudgate.net inst-fs-iad-prod.inscloudgate.net
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Poseidonius is probably the source for the account published byDiodorus Siculus of Celtic wine-drinking.
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- Jan 2023
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press.princeton.edu press.princeton.edu
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https://press.princeton.edu/series/ancient-wisdom-for-modern-readers
This appears like Princeton University Press is publishing sections of someone's commonplace books as stand alone issues per heading where each chapter has a one or more selections (in the original language with new translations).
This almost feels like a version of The Great Books of the Western World watered down for a modern audience?
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