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...I began learning as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins and continued at Columbia University as part of my Master's degree in Classical Studies. I can teach both poetry and prose, or give introductory lessons for beginners. I have taken 7 years of Archaeology courses at Johns Hopkins and Columbia University. (read more)
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