What jumps into your mind when you think of the most famous poems ever written? Shakespearean love poems? Something longer that you might find in a poetry book? Maybe something by Poe or Dickinson?

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Over the centuries, poets have often used ancient Greece as their "muse," resulting in some of the most magnificent poems ever written.

January 29th has witnessed a variety of significant events throughout history, impacting politics, culture, and science ...