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Venus as Love and War: How Rome Turned Fertility into Power

Oct 22 2025 / History & Culture

Venus in Rome wasn't just about love-she was the divine force behind fertility, military victory, and imperial power. From garden goddess to mother of emperors, her dual nature shaped Rome's identity.

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Athenian Prostitution: The Real Categories of Pornai and Hetairai

Oct 22 2025 / Global Traditions

Ancient Athens had only two real categories of sex workers: pornai and hetairai. The terms 'chamaitypa'i' and 'perepatetikes' are modern myths. Here's how the system actually worked-and who paid the price.

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