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Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (December8, 65 BC–November 27, BC). Horace is possibly the first to write an autobiography. Photograph engraving published 1882 ...

Neoclassical writers such as René Rapin, who published his Reflections on Aristotle’s Treatise on Poetry in 1674, massaged Aristotle’s ideas to align more closely to the Roman poet Horace’s ...

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Shortly after Musk made the gesture, the term "Roman salute" started trending online. While it appears similar to the Nazi salute associated with Adolf Hitler, the gesture has ancient roots.

Quintus Horatius Flaccus, or Horace as we call him, no longer occupies a central place in our literary landscape. The loss is ours, says the author of this wonderful, touching, highly personal new ...

The author's website (andymorrall.com) features information for teachers who are teaching about the Romans, and an 'Is it really true? page for those interested in Roman history. The first chapter ...