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Source: NPR "Weekend Edition Saturday"

Roundup

10-3-05

Storms and floods in the ancient world

Ill winds, tempests and other disasters are central to the saga of the ancient world. Classics commentator Elaine Fantham reminds Linda Wertheimer about Greek storms at sea and Roman floods.

Read entire article at NPR "Weekend Edition Saturday"