Day 49 (10/13 - Tues)

Today I had a little adventure. Last week I came across a list online of some upcoming talks relating to the classical world at the University of Chicago, and a certain talk on "Reconstructing the Mechanics of Roman Augury" struck me as particularly interesting. That talk was today, so I drove on over.

If you have never been to the University of Chicago, I highly recommend it. Aside from being a very fine institution of higher learning, the vast majority of campus just oozes that old-school, ivy-on-limestone, Cambride-esque yet distinctly 19th century American college feel. Here, for example, is the main dining hall in the student commons.



I like Wheaton's dining facilities very much, and we most likely have better food, but there's a certain thrill to eating in a room that reminds most people of something out of Hogwarts.

And yes, the talk was very nice and informative, as were the refreshments and delightful conversation I had afterwards with some of the Classics folk there. A good day.