The remake of the 1981 film “Clash of the Titans” has just been released. I don’t think I’m going to rush out and see this one — reviews have not been good, and Sam Worthington just doesn’t have the camp value of Harry Hamlin as Perseus. For those film history buffs out there, you might want to…Continue Reading Release the Kraken! (or maybe not)
Part of Domus Aurea Collapses
A portion of the Domus Aurea, Nero’s palace in Rome, reportedly collapsed today due to water damage. The story appeared on the NYTimes website. When I visited the Domus Aurea years ago we were all required to wear hard-hats. Good thing! The collapse seems to be in a part of the building site that has…Continue Reading Part of Domus Aurea Collapses
William & Mary Graduate Research Symposium
Congrats to Citadel/College of Charleston history graduate student Stefan Kosovych who will be presenting a paper “Commemoration of War during the Roman Republic and Early Principate” at the William & Mary Graduate Research Symposium, held March 26-27, 2010. Presenting your work at a research conference is a terrific experience for a graduate student — a great way…Continue Reading William & Mary Graduate Research Symposium
Ancient Rome & America
A new exhibition at the National Constitution Center in Philadephia explores the connections between Ancient Rome and America. It looks like a terrific exhibit — click on the picture below to visit the website. Head of Eagle – Firenze, Museo Archeologico Nazionale The exhibit runs through August 1. If you are in the Philadelphia area,…Continue Reading Ancient Rome & America