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A terracotta mask of the Maccus type used in Roman farce theatre. Tarentum, southern Italy. 2nd-1st century BCE. (National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, Italy)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2017, August 24). Roman Maccus Comedy Mask. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7071/roman-maccus-comedy-mask/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Maccus Comedy Mask." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 24, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7071/roman-maccus-comedy-mask/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Maccus Comedy Mask." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 Aug 2017. Web. 01 Apr 2023.
