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Was Homer colourblind? The evolution of colour language

When translating Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, 19th-century classicists were puzzled by the ancient poet’s unusual colour metaphors, especially his description of the sea as “wine-dark” (oinops pontos). While some believed the association was an indication of how people of the time were all colourblind, some researchers were more interested in what colours different languages and…

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Reverse Marketing: the paradox that seduces in communication

Reverse marketing is a strategy that flips traditional advertising logic on its head. Instead of promotional insistence, it delivers a counterintuitive message, sometimes even “anti-product.” One current example is the return of Ichnusa's campaign. Last year, the brand launched what appeared to be a counterproductive message: cans tossed on the ground accompanied by the phrase…

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