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Feb 28, 2024
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This month we talk about ancient individuals who were forced to leave their homeland: Exiles. 

Also known as banishment or ostracism, these Greco-Romans were folks who pissed off those in power, whether purposefully or not. 

As you can imagine, that would be of interest to us. 

Indeed, it makes a fascinating list, including names such as Ovid, Seneca, Cice…

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