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August 11, 2026

Caesar: A Rendez-Vous with Death

"It is the rare history book that deserves the overused modern cliché that it reads like a novel."

"If you want to learn about the Odyssey beyond Matt Damon's good looks, the answer is Professor Strauss."

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Who Ordered the Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem? I Weigh in on an Ancient Mystery

The Fall Of The Roman Republic Was A Warning | Barry Strauss

The devastating Jewish revolt against the Roman empire

2,000 years ago, ancient Roman forces annihilated Jerusalem. Was its destruction inevitable?

Barry Strauss Named 2026-2027 Giles-O’Malley Distinguished Visiting Professor at School of Public Policy

Meet the rebels who destroyed an ancient Roman legion with guerrilla warfare

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