Tragedy and Farce
A Blog of History, Warfare, and Popular Culture
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- Mapping the Ancient Roman Mind
- Analyzing LotR Extended Edition Scenes: Return of the King
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About the blog and author
My name is Thomas Brodey, and I’m a student, writer, and enthusiastic accumulator of useless knowledge. Tragedy and Farce is where I write about my interests, which typically involve history, fantasy, or when I’m feeling exceptionally foolhardy, trying my hand at statistical analysis.
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