In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from Diodorus Siculus‘ “The Library of History“. Continue reading “The timeless behavior of political crooks”
The timeless behavior of political crooks
Ancient Rome and the Eurasian trade networks
In this post we present selected parts from the excellent and very informative paper titled “Beyond frontiers: Ancient Rome and the Eurasian trade networks“, by Marco Galli (2016). Continue reading “Ancient Rome and the Eurasian trade networks”
Plutarch; Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (Scipio the Elder)
In this post we present excerpts from Plutarch’s ‘Moralia’ (Apophthegmata Romana). Continue reading “Plutarch; Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (Scipio the Elder)”
Two great men, Gaius Fabricius and Pyrrhus
In this post we present an excerpt from Plutarch’s ‘Moralia’ (Apophthegmata Romana). Continue reading “Two great men, Gaius Fabricius and Pyrrhus”
The incorruptible Manius Curius
In this post we present an excerpt from Plutarch’s ‘Moralia’ (Apophthegmata Romana). Continue reading “The incorruptible Manius Curius”
Archilochus about Zeus; apparent monotheistic elements
In this post we present and discuss two excerpts from Archilochus, the ancient poet. Continue reading “Archilochus about Zeus; apparent monotheistic elements”
