Even to those who don’t study ancient history, the name of Marc Antony is well known. Thanks to the drama of his life and times, his love affair with Cleopatra, and his depiction by Shakespear (and HBO’s Rome), the name Marc Antony has been immortalized. Some may call him a hero, others would call him a villian. Still, others might …
Marcus Tullius Cicero – Brought to Life
Some might say is the most important Roman in history. Not just because of what he accomplished, which was substantial, but because of the information we’ve gleamed about his life and times at the end of the Republic from his writings. There are few Roman statesmen as controversial as Marcus Tullius Cicero, but love him or hate him, he is …
Gaius Marius Brought to Life
There are two statues currently identified as Gaius Marius. It’s common for bust portrayals to vary based on the qualities they were attempting to accentuate, but as you’ll see, these two representations are quite different. It’s entirely possible that one of them was misidentified, or again that they represent the famous Roman at different points in his life. …
What the Romans Can Teach Us About COVID-19
Why did Rome fall? That’s a matter of conjecture if there ever was one. Some point their fingers to barbarian invaders, others look to a lack of patriotism and virtue, others still blame the rise of Christianity. While it will likely remain impossible for any one reason (1000-year-old empires rarely fall due to a single factor) there is one that …
