Maxwell T. Paule

You rang?

Blood, Sweat, and Sex: A Note on the Erotic Power of Gladiator Sweat Abstract. There is no ancient evidence that corroborates the frustratingly popular claim that Romans collected and sold gladiator sweat as an aphrodisiac, and the claim itself only exists as an amalga...

That I did!

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Oh my god. I'm so sorry.

So this *isn't* really well preserved cherry pie?

I love it.

Completely fair.

Share with the class?

Absolutely, but I'd like to avoid feedback loops where already high-performing groups get grade boosts and easier class experiences.

That's awesome!

Chex-mix!

Specifically, what would be enticing enough to inspire friendly competition but not so precious that missing out would feel like a real loss or a penalty?

And ideally, there would be small prizes throughout the term, punctuated by a few bigger-ticket items at the middle and end.

Pedagogy question:

You're in an intro Latin class and your prof puts you into study groups. With that group, you'll 'compete' against other groups to earn the most points on quizzes/exams throughout the class.

But what would you consider a worthy reward?

Well, hello everyone.

You know, I'll take it.

Amazing.

Sounds awesome!

Live your life in such a way that when people name a shot after you, it's not one they set on fire.

Sometimes!

This is the common interpretation, I'm learning.

I've always read the X as a hug because of the crossed arms, whereas the O looks like a mouth puckered for a kiss.

Vital question:

In the expression XOXOXO, are the exes hugs or kisses?

Every other woman at this Greek gods themed NYE party: beachy waves
Me: let's find the least flattering hairdo Hera ever sported and recreate it.

My sympathies. Job market season a months-long physical and emotional gauntlet.

Wow!

Using only a restaurant, tell us where you went to college.

Just came across an argument that someone who collected dozens of sculptures removed from monasteries did so because of a spiritual affinity produced by the experiences of past lives and… no. Just no.

It is often pustulated that the plague of Thebes in Oidipous Tyrannos was based partly on a historical plague, possibly the plague of Athens. Examination of the wording of symptoms and remedies show similarities, leading many to think that Sophokles engaged in plaguerism.

BOOOOO

I hear this a lot, especially from folks who view my "History And Film" course as "unserious" or "easy," & find it really frustrating. ~50 million people have seen Gladiator; ~10 mill+ have played AC: Odyssey; 2 mill read Miller's Song of Achilles. Even Beard's SPQR seems to have been read far less.

Jesus. I'm so sorry!