Studying Ancient History and Classics
Basics, glossary, maps, and resources on classical literature. Includes material on ancient Greek and Roman poets and playwrights, and online texts in English and Latin.
Ancient Roman Marriage and Family Books
Books about the Roman family, including extended family members, such as slaves, servants, and wetnurses, the laws governing marriage, and the ways in which reality sometimes conflicted with ideals.
Books about the Roman family, including extended family members, such as slaves, servants, and wetnurses, the laws governing marriage, and the ways in which reality sometimes conflicted with ideals.
Sappho the Poet - Books on Sappho
While we have more poetry written by Sappho of Lesbos than any other ancient Greek woman, that is not saying a lot. Still, we have enough details and fragments of Sappho's work to have spawned discussion and disagreement. Here are books on Sappho, translations of her poetry, analyses of her place in the genre of love poetry, and a look at her presumed homosexuality.
While we have more poetry written by Sappho of Lesbos than any other ancient Greek woman, that is not saying a lot. Still, we have enough details and fragments of Sappho's work to have spawned discussion and disagreement. Here are books on Sappho, translations of her poetry, analyses of her place in the genre of love poetry, and a look at her presumed homosexuality.
Defining Ancient/Classical History
This article attempts to define the period of ancient/classical history by contrasting it with what came before (pre-history) and what came after (Middle Ages).
This article attempts to define the period of ancient/classical history by contrasting it with what came before (pre-history) and what came after (Middle Ages).
Why Study Classics - Advantages of Classical Studies
Why should you study classics? There are many advantages of classical studies.
Why should you study classics? There are many advantages of classical studies.