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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Pax
The Peace of Aristophanes, acted at Athens at the Great Dionysia, B.C. 421; the Greek text rev., with a translation into corresponding metres, introduction and commentary
Book • 1866
In 'Peace,' Aristophanes tells the story of Trygaeus, a farmer who flies to heaven on a dung beetle to rescue the goddess Peace, who has been imprisoned by the gods.
The play celebrates the return of peace to Greece after years of war, highlighting both the joys and challenges of this new era.
It was first performed in 421 BCE, shortly before the Peace of Nicias.
The play celebrates the return of peace to Greece after years of war, highlighting both the joys and challenges of this new era.
It was first performed in 421 BCE, shortly before the Peace of Nicias.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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Dominic Sandbrook as the author of the book Pax, which details a dramatic historical episode.
Dominic Sandbrook as the author of the book Pax, which details a dramatic historical episode.
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340: Hadrian and Antinous
Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook as the author of the book, which details the events of Rome during its golden age.
Dominic Sandbrook as the author of the book, which details the events of Rome during its golden age.
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355: Roman Apocalypse: Pompeii 79 AD
Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook as his new book, telling the story of the Roman Empire during its peak.
Dominic Sandbrook as his new book, telling the story of the Roman Empire during its peak.39 snips
364. Sixties Fashion: Swinging London (Part 2)
Mentioned by Tom Holland himself as his new book, a portrait of Rome at peace and war.
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149. Question Time: How to end a civil war, psychedelic treatments, and will the Orkney Islands join Norway?
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Tom Holland as a book coming out next year in July about the Year of the Four Emperors.
Tom Holland as a book coming out next year in July about the Year of the Four Emperors.
290: 2022: A History
