Coming this month—
• Glory in golden September and savor National Honey Month with a toothsome excerpt from Working IX to V about the hardworking beekeepers of old—plus a peek at what ancient “Labor Day” celebrations were like—Fri., Sept. 3
• Even time-traveling historical detectives go through lotsa shoe leather: author Vic confesses to serial shoe-mania—Tues., Sept. 7
• Stump the Sphinx! Another one-minute mystery from ancient history—Fri., Sept. 10
Later in the month, look for:
• Ancient history research 101: primary sources can be practical—or poignant. Examine examples of both.
• More “Fresh Eye” interviews with experts who’ve mastered the art of
historical detection
• Plus other brain-teasing moments from history—join us!
Vicki León, historical detective
Love that title : Stump The Sphinx! Somehow it’s made me want to see Pasolini’s version of Oedipus Rex(Edipo Re) again… The way the Sphinx sequence was done in that film is quite mesmerising.
Looking forward to these new features on your blog!
H
Greetings Hasan—I think you’ll like some of the new ideas I am throwing into the ring this month—feedback always welcome. BTW the sphinx photo makes me want to do a sphinx roundup . Have you ever done a pictorial look at how it’s (she’s) been portrayed through history? One of my favorites is the vase painting with Oedipus in traveler’s garb, trying madly to think of the right answer.
Lots to look forward to! And Vic, now you have to post the picture of Oedipus in his “traveler’s garb!” Is he wearing a cute little hat that ties under his chin?