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Do we know anything about end of life/palliative care in ancient Greece or Rome?

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What philosophical works did Cicero likely read to console himself after his daughter's death?

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Is there any evidence Vergil actually asked for The Aeenid to be burned on his deathbed? Would he have had "backups?"

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Is there any particular reason the states of Western and South Australia weren't given more "traditional" names?

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How is Adrienne Mayor's The Poison King?

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What philosophical works would Cicero have likely read to console himself after his daughter's death

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Does anyone here have opinions on the recent Persians: The Age of the Great Kings by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Do we know anything about end of life/palliative care in ancient Greece or Rome?	22
What philosophical works did Cicero likely read to console himself after his daughter's death?	16
Is there any evidence Vergil actually asked for The Aeenid to be burned on his deathbed? Would he have had "backups?"	5
Is there any particular reason the states of Western and South Australia weren't given more "traditional" names?	2
How is Adrienne Mayor's The Poison King?	2
What philosophical works would Cicero have likely read to console himself after his daughter's death	1
Does anyone here have opinions on the recent Persians: The Age of the Great Kings by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones?	1