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Lynn Fotheringham works on representations of the ancient world of Greece and Rome in popular culture, including fiction of all kinds – novels, comics, films, television. In this blog, she muses on various aspects of this study: lists of interesting examples, popular and less popular topics, comparisons with ancient sources, information about creators, themes and conventions of the form. Suggestions for reading/viewing always welcome!
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