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Homer's Odyssey at UNC | Durham News
Step into history at UNC Chapel Hill, where a 500-year-old copy of Homer’s Odyssey—printed in ancient Greek by Renaissance giant Aldus Manutius—is on display at Wilson Library. This pocket-sized masterpiece, once owned by legendary Classics Professor Eben Alexander (who also helped revive the modern Olympics), showcases early punctuation and portability that revolutionized reading. With over 200,000 rare books in its collection, UNC invites everyone to experience how timeless epics still bridge centuries—and why this ancient text deserves your attention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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