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A fact from Amphitheatrum Johnsonianum appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 12 September 2023 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:
Did you know... that according to historian Mark Summers, Amphitheatrum Johnsonianum(pictured) could be read as "an invitation to regicide"?
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The result was: promoted by Cielquiparle (talk) 01:41, 6 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Further comment: The arena in question isn't specifically the Colosseum, it might need to be reworded in the lede to be less precise. Acroterion(talk) 01:41, 31 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Overall: @Jengod:Impressively-researched article, but the hook is a little flat. I've suggested something that more directly addresses the content. AGF on paraphrasing and copyright, given the extensive referencing and size of the article. Acroterion(talk) 02:14, 31 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I think the alt is great. Thanks for the suggestion. I changed Coliseum in the lede to arena; I was thinking of asking WikiProject Greek and Roman people to review but I wasn't sure if it was like asking if a Looney Toon was historically accurate LOL. jengod (talk) 02:33, 31 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Well, I'm an architect, so it's in my field of competence! If you don't mind, I'll, finish up tomororow, I'm about to sign off. Acroterion(talk) 03:08, 31 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I think we agree on the ALT 1 hook. Good to go. Acroterion(talk) 00:39, 1 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@jengod and Acroterion: Unfortunately, reviewers can't approve the hooks they propose, and it looks like this one falls afoul of WP:DYKFICTION. Could another hook be found? theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 04:19, 18 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Clearly I’ve been away from DYK for too long. I guess I’ll need to withdraw my approval, and if I suggest another hook, to recuse. Acroterion(talk) 04:37, 18 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Sure thing. Here are three options; let me know if you want others or need citation elaboration theleekycauldron; I think I like alt4 best, then alt2 and alt3, but whatever works for you guys is fine w me :
source: Browne, Stephen Howard (2008). "Andrew Johnson and the Politics of Character". In Medhurst, Martin J. (ed.). Before the Rhetorical Presidency. Presidential Rhetoric Series (No. 19). College Station: Texas A&M University Press. pp. 194–212. for transcript of inaugural address, I can get other cites for plebeian if need be
@jengod: I like ALT2, but it'll need some inline attribution. Could also stamp ALT3; ALT4 does also fall afoul of WP:DYKFICTION. theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 04:58, 18 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]