Tom Harrison
@sisamnes.bsky.social
‘Keeper’ of (Department of) Greece and Rome, British Museum. Writes on Herodotus, Ancient Greece etc. Views my own.
One of those surprising signs of solidarity for Ukraine, like flags in the middle of the countryside. Seems more poignant now that so many governments are becoming mealy mouthed in their support - or worse
November 29, 2024 at 12:47 PM
One of those surprising signs of solidarity for Ukraine, like flags in the middle of the countryside. Seems more poignant now that so many governments are becoming mealy mouthed in their support - or worse
Reposted by Tom Harrison
Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it
November 29, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it
Reposted by Tom Harrison
The Herodotus Helpline is thrilled to announce a new answer on its Ask the Helpline page: Samantha Blankenship examines Herodotus’ knowledge of Achaemenid Persia herodotushelpline.org/how-did-hero...
We continue to invite all questions on Herodotus and his world!
We continue to invite all questions on Herodotus and his world!
How did Herodotus know so much about what was happening in Persia?
Answer by Samantha Blankenship This is a fantastic question. I like to think about this in terms of different networks of information flowing through Persia: some official, others not so official. …
herodotushelpline.org
November 18, 2024 at 2:05 PM
The Herodotus Helpline is thrilled to announce a new answer on its Ask the Helpline page: Samantha Blankenship examines Herodotus’ knowledge of Achaemenid Persia herodotushelpline.org/how-did-hero...
We continue to invite all questions on Herodotus and his world!
We continue to invite all questions on Herodotus and his world!
Reposted by Tom Harrison
November 16, 2024 at 4:55 PM