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Deciphering an Enigma: Maecenas and Gender Nonconformity
(2023)
This thesis conducts a case study, inspired by queer theory, on Maecenas. As the patron of Virgil and advisor to Augustus, he was an incredibly wealthy man who embraced luxury and ultimately challenged established norms ...
Words as Weapons: Political Violence as Rhetoric in the Roman Republic and the Modern United States
(2024)
Marcus Tullius Cicero was one of Rome’s most prolific orators and politicians. His speeches have stood the test of time for their rhetorical expertise and detailed insights into Roman politics. Cicero often employed ...