In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from Archilochus, the ancient poet, cited by Stobaeus. Continue reading “Archilochus – Patience as medicine”
Archilochus – Patience as medicine
Treaty between Hannibal and King Philip V of Macedon
This is a sworn treaty made between us, Hannibal the general, Mago, Myrcan, Barmocar, and all other Carthaginian senators present with him, and all Carthaginians serving under him, on the one side, and Xenophanes the Athenian, son of Cleomachus, the envoy whom King Philip, son of Demetrius, sent to us on behalf of himself, the Macedonians and allies, on the other side. Continue reading “Treaty between Hannibal and King Philip V of Macedon”
The Lacedaemonian Polity banishes Archilochus’ Poetry; some interesting socio-political elements
In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from Valerius Maximus.
The Cooper’s Ferry site, Idaho, USA; evidence that humans were present in the Americas ~16,000 years ago
This post is a summary of information on the exciting discoveries from the Cooper’s Ferry site in western Idaho, USA. Continue reading “The Cooper’s Ferry site, Idaho, USA; evidence that humans were present in the Americas ~16,000 years ago”
The reign of Roman Emperor Phocas
Phocas was a mere brutal soldier—cruel, ignorant, suspicious, and reckless, and in his incapable hands the empire began to fall to pieces with alarming rapidity. Continue reading “The reign of Roman Emperor Phocas”
Archilochus’ death and some interesting theological elements
In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from the Suda Lexicon. Continue reading “Archilochus’ death and some interesting theological elements”
Novo Scriptorium 