One of the foremost painters of the mid 5th century BCE, Polygnotus, was allegedly commissioned by the Cnidian people to … More
Month: October 2015
The Fall of the Roman Umpire: A Short History of Ancient Referees
At the Australian Open in 2008, tennis player Andy Roddick famously unleashed a tirade against court umpire Emmanuel Joseph, telling … More
Code Switching: Courtesans, Clothing, and Crossdressing in Antiquity
As I begin this post, it is the feast day of Saint Pelagia (October 8). In honor of the famed … More
Getting Sacked: Animals, Executions, and Roman Law
In my blogging, I have frequently discussed Roman approaches to crime and punishment (e.g., crucifixion and torture). However, as I sat prepping lectures for … More
