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A Greco-Roman Look at Sanskrit Theater

This post explores the similarities and differences between Greek and Sanskrit theater, highlighting the complexity of both traditions. It revisits the "Greek Influence Hypothesis," suggesting that Greco-Roman drama may have influenced early Sanskrit plays.

HOROS: Ancient Boundaries and the Ecology of Stone

Read Thea Potter's blog post on her latest book 'Horos: Ancient Boundaries and the Ecology of Stone'.

Why does the slave win? Plautus's Epidicus on the Roman Stage

Read Dr Catherine Tracy's blog post on her latest Open Access title 'Epidicus by Plautus: An Annotated Latin Text, with a Prose Translation'.

ἱστορία and the κόσμος

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