Less familiar is Stabiano, a nearby villa colony on the Bay of Naples, where ancient Rome's rich and powerful summered. Stabiano also was buried in pumice and ash when Vesiuvius exploded, and has since been excavated. Archaeological digs, begun in 1749 and still progressing, show that home life for Rome's super-privileged was privileged indeed.   more »

The Centre for British Teachers who are running the show need to hear from us very, very soon.   more »

The parallel drawn with Horatius keeping the bridge is the Classical reference in this piece. You may be interested also in the feeling expressed by the Philippines writer, that the USA is trying to use its economic and military might to force the Philippines into releasing an American rapist.   more »