Writing Papers
Mary Lynn Rampolla - Writing in History - Review of Mary Lynn Rampolla
A Pocket Guide to Writing in History, by Mary Lynn Rampolla, is a great modern companion to Strunk and White's 1918 gem, Elements of Style, for all students who have to write papers. It is particularly useful, as the title implies, for students of history.
Top 4 Forum Posts on Historical Accuracy
The following forum posts introduce concepts of historical accuracy you should keep in mind when watching "historical" television shows or reading historical fiction.
Latin Abbreviations
Here are some abbreviations that come from Latin and appear in writing. Some are disappearing and the rules are changing.
Daily Life Caveat - Problems Stating Facts About Ancient Daily Life
It's fascinating to learn about how ancient people lived, but most of what we know is only guessed at. Archaeology provides us with most of our material facts about daily life and analysis of literature, especially satire, and other writing -- like inscriptions -- allows us to guess at other facts.
Historical Accuracy in the Media - Top Picks
Forum members point out important points to consider when watching historical shows on television or reading historical fiction.
Research Papers - Starting Points
Suggestions on where to go when you're starting out on your quest for information for your ancient history or classics research paper.
Study Guides
These study guides are on some of the most popular topics in ancient history, including Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, as well as the Olympics and the 'Odyssey.'