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Review of Stacy Schiff's Biography of Cleopatra

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:14:51 EDT

Schiff's tone is easy and breezy--injecting humor and modern comparisons into this survey of the queen's life.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: May 26, 2011

Sex, Lies & Togas: The Secret Life of Augustus

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:11:48 EDT

The Augustan Age was a unique era in which sex, politics, and family feuds came together to create the splashiest historical dramas of Western civilization.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: May 26, 2011

Why Regency England Enthusiasts Should Love Augustan Age Rome

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:06:23 EDT

A surprising number of similarities between Regency England and Augustan Age Rome make me think the latter should really make a comeback as a popular setting for romantic fiction.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: May 26, 2011

The Fashion World of Cleopatra Selene in the Augustan Age

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Thu, 26 May 2011 21:51:46 EDT

Cleopatra VII of Egypt was the most fashionable woman in the ancient world. Like a modern day celebrity, she set the trends. Her daughter may have inherited a touch of Cleopatra's sense of style!

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: May 26, 2011

Did Augustus Persecute Isis Worship?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Thu, 26 May 2011 21:44:40 EDT

A common misconception held even by some classics majors who ought to know better is that Rome was tolerant of every foreign god but there were exceptions and Isis was one of them.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: May 26, 2011

Cleopatra and Patriotism

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:11:00 EDT

The term patriotism is said to have first been coined in the Elizabethan Era. However, patriotism as a personal feeling and political tool is something far older and embraced by no lesser personage than Cleopatra VII of Egypt.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Nov 29, 2010

The Mythology of Heartbreak

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:15:31 EDT

The ancients thought the heart was the source of all human emotion and passion. But how did they feel about heartbreak?

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Nov 19, 2010

In Defense of Mark Antony

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:40:00 EDT

If it is true that heroism and vice can co-exist in a single man, there may be no better example of that than Antony, who is seldom remembered for his genuine acts of valor, and ought to be.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Nov 17, 2010

The Month to Honor Augustus

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:13:30 EDT

In 8 BC, the month of Sextilis was re-named in honor of Rome's first emperor and we've called it August ever since. It seems only right that we should take this month to celebrate his accomplishments.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Aug 21, 2010

How Did Cleopatra Really Die?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:10:22 EDT

When it comes to the suicide of the famous Queen of the Nile, it's become fashionable to question the official story, but what does the preponderance of the evidence tell us?

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Aug 17, 2010

High School Reunion Tips

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:57:35 EDT

High school reunions are social rituals intended to help alumni reconnect with old friends and purge old emotional demons. If you're planning on attending yours, here are some tips on how to make a good impression after all these years.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Oct 13, 2008

5 Quick, Easy Low-Carb Desserts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:45:47 EDT

Your doctor tells you that you have to cut out sugar, but you still have a sweet tooth. What to do? Here are five low- carb desserts you can enjoy quickly and without guilt.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Oct 13, 2008

Microwave Minutes: Ideas for Productivity While Waiting for Microwavable Meals

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:43:49 EDT

While waiting for the microwave to beep, you may find yourself in suspended animation. Too much time to wait and too little time to walk away. What if you could take these microwave minutes and turn them into productive time?

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Oct 13, 2008

Treatment for Wasp Stings

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:22:11 EDT

If you've been stung by a wasp, there are things you can do at home to treat the wound.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Oct 13, 2008

Wide Calf Boots 2008 Fashion Guide

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:55:43 EDT

Wide calf boots offer the figure-flattering silhouette of tall boots without cutting off the circulation to your lower body when you try to zip them. So where can you find these beauties this year?

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Sep 24, 2008

Silhouettes Plus Size Fall Fashion Preview 2008

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:25:58 EDT

This autumn, Silhouettes Plus Size Fall Fashion line is poised to boldly go where no one asked them to.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Sep 12, 2008

Maryland's Commuter Traffic a Hot-Button Issue

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:56:37 EDT

Maryland has one of the worst commutes in the nation and the situation is only getting worse.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Aug 20, 2008

The Politics of the Dark Knight

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:10:20 EDT

The latest Batman installment is a serious movie for grown-ups and though it may not be a great movie, it is one of the finest political commentaries written on the moral compromises we've made since 9/11.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Jul 31, 2008

Top Ten Brad Pitt Movies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:34:54 EDT

Brad Pitt movies range from thrillers to romantic dramas; the actor has come a long way from his reputation as a Hollywood pretty boy.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Jul 24, 2008

Plus Size Teen Clothing Stores

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie Dray) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:16:27 EDT

Plus size teens don't have to go shopping in mom's closet or settle for frumpy clothing anymore. A number of new stores cater just to curvaceous teens, and here's a list of just a few.

Contributor: Stephanie Dray
Published: Feb 29, 2008