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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)
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Mark is a full-time writer, 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/
Chicago Style
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. 26 Jul 2024.
