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grotto of iniquity

The end of the innocence. Monotheism completely changed the aesthetics of the Roman Empire and art in general. Tiberius was at the cusp of those changes, but even he could not foresee its impact… It began as a construction project … Continue reading

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people of the book

Stupidity; censorship; changes in format and changes in taste; war; and of course the inevitable accidents, especially flood and fire. Such are the hazards to the frail life of books. Ultimately, there is power in an ancient book both as … Continue reading

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