#ClassicsTober24 Day 3: Thucydides. A.W. Gomme's commentary on Thucydides both inspires and irritates me, often at the same time. It's magisterial, but Gomme is very much in the camp that believes we should assume Thucydides is telling the truth because Thucydides tells us he is.
As a Classical Receptions scholar, I feel there's an article in a cruise ship called the Odyssey. Belfast as Circe's island? Or Calypso's?
God I love trans people so fucking much. They are so badass and brave and just so fucking spectacular. Seriously I just had one of those experiences that made me had to say it. If you're trans I fucking love you with all of my heart. I am so thoroughly behind you.
#ClassicsTober24 Day 2. Eumachia. More people should know about Eumachia. When they say 'women in Rome had no agency', tell them about Eumachia, who had her name plastered all over a major building, had statues, and a grand tomb. Yes, she was rich, but she could decide what to do with her money.
