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Did Pixar’s ‘The Incredibles’ Predict the Future of AI?

Lessons from Disney’s The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2

Jul 17

Did Pixar’s ‘The Incredibles’ Predict the Future of AI?

Jul 17

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Ancient Gay Weddings

In the spirit of LGBTQ+ History month, this article shares what I have learned about the history of queer weddings in ancient Europe.

Feb 8

Ancient Gay Weddings

Feb 8

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame: From Page to Screen to Stage

This article traces the journey of Victor Hugo’s famous hunchback from novel, to silent movie, to animation to his onstage iteration.

Jan 26

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: From Page to Screen to Stage

Jan 26

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Counter Arts

Was Medusa a Monster or Victim?

How Rome changed Medusa forever

20h ago

Was Medusa a Monster or Victim?

20h ago

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Counter Arts

Which Translation is Best?

An exploration of citational politics and why translation matters

Aug 24

Which Translation is Best?

Aug 24

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Mythology Journal

Ovid’s Mythic Biographies: Aeneas

Who was Aeneas, what did he have to do with Caesar Augustus, and why was he so vital to Roman heritage?

Aug 24

Ovid’s Mythic Biographies: Aeneas

Aug 24

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Seroxcat’s Salon

Edinburgh Fringe 2024

How did Edinburgh Fringe start? What is it really like? And who is Bobby the dog?

Aug 23

Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Aug 23

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Mythology Journal

Ovid’s Tales of Warning: Acoetes and the Lydian Sailors

A story of the might of Bacchues and why we should trust the testimony of others

Aug 22

Ovid’s Tales of Warning: Acoetes and the Lydian Sailors

Aug 22

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Mythology Journal

Minerva and the Muses

The tales of Arachne and a few others

Aug 13

Minerva and the Muses

Aug 13

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Mythology Journal

Ovid’s Tales of Warning: Teiresias, Narcissus and Echo

A Warning Against Self-Love?

Aug 8

Ovid’s Tales of Warning: Teiresias, Narcissus and Echo

Aug 8

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Tom Barrett

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18 times boosted scholar and writer interested in the relationship between antiquity and modernity. Consider supporting me with https://ko-fi.com/thomasbarrett

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