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Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Spectacle and Strategy in Ancient Naval Warfare

This chapter examines the dual nature of ancient warships, emphasizing the tension between their operational functionality and their role as visual spectacles. Through discussions of historical skepticism and comparisons to modern military technology, it explores the evolution of maritime tools and techniques.

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