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The Classics: Sound smarter without trying harder
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Can’t recall anything about the ancient world? Unsure of the difference between Cronus and Saturn? Fear not! The Very Lazy Intellectual: The Classics immerses you in the culture of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. With information on everything from architecture to mythology, you’ll have everything you need to be a modern-day Cicero in no time.
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