So let’s be friends?! What kind go vibe to you go for?

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Hi, I'm Elke! I'm an ancient historian, classics teacher, and museum enthusiast with a passion for all things Ancient Greece and Rome. Whether I'm traveling to archaeological sites, writing about history, or teaching, I love sharing the ancient world with others.

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In this 4th-century Roman villa, a sculpture of Cupid and Psyche stood. Psyche, a mortal, wins Cupid’s love but breaks his trust by looking at his face. Separated, she endures Venus’ impossible trials. In the end, Jupiter grants her immortality, uniting the lovers forever.

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As you may know, I once completed a PhD, which feels like a lifetime ago. I want to get back into research mode and so: once a week we dive into a more obscure topic of ancient history. Today we start with Megalopolis.

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The Ionic order, emerging in the 6th century BC in Ionia (modern Turkey), is famed for its elegant volutes—spiral scrolls on its capitals. Examples like the Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike in Athens showcase its slender columns and intricate design. #ionicorder #history

The word “arena” comes from the Latin harena, meaning sand. In Roman amphitheaters like the Colosseum, sand covered the floor to absorb blood during gladiatorial games and hunts.

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