Ancient / Classical History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
I.E. vs. E.G.
When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g., and what do they mean?
When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g., and what do they mean?
Major Gods and Goddesses of the World
Gods and Goddesses from mythology all over the world. Mythology about the major gods and goddesses.
Gods and Goddesses from mythology all over the world. Mythology about the major gods and goddesses.
Latin Translation
Latin translation is a skill that takes years to develop and there is not an easy way to shortcut it, but these suggestions may be of some help.
Latin translation is a skill that takes years to develop and there is not an easy way to shortcut it, but these suggestions may be of some help.
Fall of Rome
Reasons for the Fall of Rome or the decline of the Roman Empire and reasons for dating the end of the Roman Empire.
Reasons for the Fall of Rome or the decline of the Roman Empire and reasons for dating the end of the Roman Empire.
Ten Plagues
About the ten plagues in Egypt.
About the ten plagues in Egypt.
Hebrew and Biblical Names
Hebrew Names - Hebrew and Biblical Names - Meanings and Significance
Hebrew Names - Hebrew and Biblical Names - Meanings and Significance
10 Plagues of Egypt
List of the ten plagues of Egypt.
List of the ten plagues of Egypt.
Which Greek Goddess Are You?
Which Greek Goddess Are You? Take this quiz to determine if you're a goddess of love or war or something
Which Greek Goddess Are You? Take this quiz to determine if you're a goddess of love or war or something
Ancient Maps
Ancient Maps. Historic ancient maps and classical atlas.
Ancient Maps. Historic ancient maps and classical atlas.
Ancient Greek Geography
Basic information on the geography of ancient Greece.
Basic information on the geography of ancient Greece.
Harry Potter Latin Spells
In the sixth volume of Harry Potter, there are some new and many old spells. Some of the spells and charms are based on Latin, some are Latin-like and some are unrelated to Latin.
In the sixth volume of Harry Potter, there are some new and many old spells. Some of the spells and charms are based on Latin, some are Latin-like and some are unrelated to Latin.
War Gods and Goddesses - Gods and Goddesses of War from the World's Mythology
A list of war gods and goddesses from the mythology of the world.
A list of war gods and goddesses from the mythology of the world.
Norse Gods and Goddesses
Short notes on individual Norse gods and goddesses in Norse mythology.
Short notes on individual Norse gods and goddesses in Norse mythology.
12 Olympians
The 12 Olympian gods and goddesses of Greek mythology were Demeter, Hermes, Hades, Hestia, Hera, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Ares, Zeus, Dionysus, and Poseidon.
The 12 Olympian gods and goddesses of Greek mythology were Demeter, Hermes, Hades, Hestia, Hera, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Ares, Zeus, Dionysus, and Poseidon.
Moon Gods
An alphabetical list of deities or personifications of the moon.
An alphabetical list of deities or personifications of the moon.
Attila the Hun
Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king of the horse-riding Huns who harassed the Roman Empire during the fifth century.
Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king of the horse-riding Huns who harassed the Roman Empire during the fifth century.
Phoenix
The phoenix was an Egyptian bird. The story of the phoenix is that it died and was reborn.
The phoenix was an Egyptian bird. The story of the phoenix is that it died and was reborn.
Apollo
Apollo was a Greek god of prophecy, music, healing, and later, the sun.
Apollo was a Greek god of prophecy, music, healing, and later, the sun.
Latin Numbers
Latin cardinal numbers
Latin cardinal numbers
Etymology - Greek and Latin Roots and Etymology - Prefixes and Affixes
Greek and Latin Roots and Etymology. A few tables to help make sense of compound words by looking at the etymology, Greek and Latin roots and the prefixes and affixes.
Greek and Latin Roots and Etymology. A few tables to help make sense of compound words by looking at the etymology, Greek and Latin roots and the prefixes and affixes.
Which Greek Hero Are You?
Which Greek Hero Are You? Take this quiz to determine which Greek hero you really are. You may discover
Which Greek Hero Are You? Take this quiz to determine which Greek hero you really are. You may discover
Battle of Thermopylae
Date and very brief description of the Persian War Battle of Thermopylae at which the Spartans, under Leonidas, fought bravely to their death.
Date and very brief description of the Persian War Battle of Thermopylae at which the Spartans, under Leonidas, fought bravely to their death.
Leonidas
Leonidas was a king of Sparta who led a suicide mission against the Persians at Thermopylae during the Persian Wars.
Leonidas was a king of Sparta who led a suicide mission against the Persians at Thermopylae during the Persian Wars.
Gods Place Index
List of ancient gods and goddesses by Culture.
List of ancient gods and goddesses by Culture.
Achilles
Achilles - Greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War
Achilles - Greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War
Sun Gods and Sun Goddesses
An index of the sun gods from various ancient religions.
An index of the sun gods from various ancient religions.
Myths and Legends
Introduction to Greek Mythology. Myths and legends.
Introduction to Greek Mythology. Myths and legends.
Roman and Greek Gods
Roman and Greek names for the Olympians and the minor gods and goddesses.
Roman and Greek names for the Olympians and the minor gods and goddesses.
The Archangels
The names of the seven archangels vary somewhat.
The names of the seven archangels vary somewhat.
Ancient Warriors
List of the greatest warriors in the ancient world.
List of the greatest warriors in the ancient world.
Pictures of Cleopatra
Pictures of Cleopatra, including modern representations as well as ancient official carved images of Cleopatra.
Pictures of Cleopatra, including modern representations as well as ancient official carved images of Cleopatra.
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Basic information on the main gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
Basic information on the main gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
Biblical Maps
Online maps of the ancient lands of the Bible.
Online maps of the ancient lands of the Bible.
The Trojan War
The major events in the Trojan War. What happened during the Trojan War and the Iliad of Homer, from the theft by Paris of Helen of Troy.
The major events in the Trojan War. What happened during the Trojan War and the Iliad of Homer, from the theft by Paris of Helen of Troy.
Sword of Damocles
The Sword of Damocles was described by Cicero in his Tusculan Disputations.
The Sword of Damocles was described by Cicero in his Tusculan Disputations.
Greek and Latin Quotations with translations
Greek and Latin Quotations for various occasions with translations
Greek and Latin Quotations for various occasions with translations
Greek Heroes
Here are the major heroes of Greek legend. Two of them (Odysseus and Achilles) are from the Trojan War. The others were involved in adventures.
Here are the major heroes of Greek legend. Two of them (Odysseus and Achilles) are from the Trojan War. The others were involved in adventures.
Roman Gods - Gregory Flood's Roman Gods and Goddesses - Roman Gods and Roman Goddesses
Roman Gods and Roman Goddesses - compiled by Gregory Flood.
Roman Gods and Roman Goddesses - compiled by Gregory Flood.
Meaning of Biblical Names
The meaning of some popular Jewish and Biblical names.
The meaning of some popular Jewish and Biblical names.
Regions of Ancient Asia Minor
The regions of ancient Asia Minor.
The regions of ancient Asia Minor.
Latin Death Words
Words in Latin for death, dying, and committing suicide.
Words in Latin for death, dying, and committing suicide.
Love Goddesses
Here are the top fertility and love goddesses of ancient mythology.
Here are the top fertility and love goddesses of ancient mythology.
Philosophers Timeline
Timeline of Greek and Roman Philosophers.
Timeline of Greek and Roman Philosophers.
Flower Name Meanings
The classification of plant names started by Linnaeus involves the use of Latin and sometimes Greek words.
The classification of plant names started by Linnaeus involves the use of Latin and sometimes Greek words.
12 Tribes
What are the 12 tribes of Israel?
What are the 12 tribes of Israel?
Athena - Greek Goddess Athena
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom also known as Pallas Athena. In ancient Rome, Athena was known as the Roman goddess Minerva.
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom also known as Pallas Athena. In ancient Rome, Athena was known as the Roman goddess Minerva.
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt
The name Cleopatra Queen of Egypt has often been used to mean a seductive beautiful woman, but Cleopatra may not have been beautiful at all.
The name Cleopatra Queen of Egypt has often been used to mean a seductive beautiful woman, but Cleopatra may not have been beautiful at all.
Roman Empire Maps
Maps of the Roman Empire.
Maps of the Roman Empire.
Greek Tragedy: Euripides
Study guides for Euripides' tragedies, Orestes, Phoenician Woman, Trojan Women, Ion, Iphegenia, Hecuba, Heracleidae, Helen, Suppliant Women, Baccchae, Cyclops, Medea, Electra, Alcestis, and Andromache.
Study guides for Euripides' tragedies, Orestes, Phoenician Woman, Trojan Women, Ion, Iphegenia, Hecuba, Heracleidae, Helen, Suppliant Women, Baccchae, Cyclops, Medea, Electra, Alcestis, and Andromache.
Celtic Gods and Goddesses
A list of major Celtic gods and goddesses.
A list of major Celtic gods and goddesses.
Happy Birthday - Latin
In Latin, words that mean may it be a happy birthday would convey the message of Happy Birthday.
In Latin, words that mean may it be a happy birthday would convey the message of Happy Birthday.
Greek Muses
The nine muses (Calliope, Urania, Euterpe, Thalia, Inspiration, Melpomene, Erato, Mnemosyne, Clio, Terpsichore, and Polymnia), their provinces and attributes.
The nine muses (Calliope, Urania, Euterpe, Thalia, Inspiration, Melpomene, Erato, Mnemosyne, Clio, Terpsichore, and Polymnia), their provinces and attributes.
Zeus - Greek God Zeus
Zeus is the name of the Greek king of the Gods, the equivalent of the Roman god Jupiter. Zeus is a sky god.
Zeus is the name of the Greek king of the Gods, the equivalent of the Roman god Jupiter. Zeus is a sky god.
Persian Empire Maps
Maps of the ancient Persian Empire.
Maps of the ancient Persian Empire.
People From the Bible
These are some of the main figures from the Bible that come up from time to time even in non-Biblical discussions with whom you should be familiar.
These are some of the main figures from the Bible that come up from time to time even in non-Biblical discussions with whom you should be familiar.
Prepare for War Quote
Latin quote from Vegetius. Prepare for war and the Latin version of the quote from Vegetius.
Latin quote from Vegetius. Prepare for war and the Latin version of the quote from Vegetius.
Dionysus
Dionysus is the Greek god of wine and ecstacy.
Dionysus is the Greek god of wine and ecstacy.
Nymphs
Names of some of the major nymphs. Names and categories of nymphs in Greek mythology.
Names of some of the major nymphs. Names and categories of nymphs in Greek mythology.
Why Study Latin?
Why Your Kids Should Learn Latin. If you want the best for your kids, if you want them to do well on their SATs and if you want them to understand English grammar, teach them Latin.
Why Your Kids Should Learn Latin. If you want the best for your kids, if you want them to do well on their SATs and if you want them to understand English grammar, teach them Latin.
Ancient Near East Maps
Maps of the Ancient Near East and maps of the ancient Middle East.
Maps of the Ancient Near East and maps of the ancient Middle East.
Why Did Rome Fall
Common theories or reasons for the fall of rome.
Common theories or reasons for the fall of rome.
Brothel Photos From Pompeii
Photos taken in Pompeii of the frescoes decorating the walls in front of the brothel (lupanar) and the individual rooms.
Photos taken in Pompeii of the frescoes decorating the walls in front of the brothel (lupanar) and the individual rooms.
Fast Facts About Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is the land between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River. Here are some fast facts about Mesopotamia.
Mesopotamia is the land between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River. Here are some fast facts about Mesopotamia.
Prometheus
Introduction to Greek Mythology. The importance of Prometheus the fire-bringer and benefactor of mankind.
Introduction to Greek Mythology. The importance of Prometheus the fire-bringer and benefactor of mankind.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite was known Venus in Rome was a major goddess in ancient Greek mythology and in the Roman Vergil's Aeneid.
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite was known Venus in Rome was a major goddess in ancient Greek mythology and in the Roman Vergil's Aeneid.
Who's Who in Greek Legend?
A list of who's who in Greek mythology and legend.
A list of who's who in Greek mythology and legend.
Animals in Greek Mythology
Top "animal" creatures from Greek mythology.
Top "animal" creatures from Greek mythology.
The Goddess Venus
Aspects of the goddess of love, the goddess Venus, the Roman Aphrodite.
Aspects of the goddess of love, the goddess Venus, the Roman Aphrodite.
Ares God of War
Ares was a Greek god of war and homicide.
Ares was a Greek god of war and homicide.
Hercules' Labors
The 12 Labors of Hercules.
The 12 Labors of Hercules.
Poseidon
Poseidon is a Greek god of the sea.
Poseidon is a Greek god of the sea.
Catullus - Odi et Amo - carmina Catulli
Odi et Amo - Catullus Carmen 85 A look at the chiastic structure and corresponding passions of Catullus
Odi et Amo - Catullus Carmen 85 A look at the chiastic structure and corresponding passions of Catullus
Ancient Greek and Roman Names
Information on ancient Greek and Roman names.
Information on ancient Greek and Roman names.
Four Humors
The Hippocratic corpus made an advance on earlier medicine although its methods may now seem barbaric
The Hippocratic corpus made an advance on earlier medicine although its methods may now seem barbaric
Hermes
Information on the Greek god Hermes, the messenger god.
Information on the Greek god Hermes, the messenger god.
Gladiator Weapons
What armor and weapons the gladiators used for fighting and how the weapons distinguished one type of gladiator from another.
What armor and weapons the gladiators used for fighting and how the weapons distinguished one type of gladiator from another.
Latin Pronunciation
Ideas about Latin pronunciation. Latin vowel debate. Vox Latina and Wheelock as sources for Latin pronunciation. What do we know about Latin pronunciation?
Ideas about Latin pronunciation. Latin vowel debate. Vox Latina and Wheelock as sources for Latin pronunciation. What do we know about Latin pronunciation?
Monsters From Greek Mythology
Monsters in Greek mythology usually destroy people or ravage the countryside, although at least the Harpies simply wreck people's lives. Here is a collection of graphics showing some of the major monsters of Greek mythology as they have been portrayed in art or illustrations.
Monsters in Greek mythology usually destroy people or ravage the countryside, although at least the Harpies simply wreck people's lives. Here is a collection of graphics showing some of the major monsters of Greek mythology as they have been portrayed in art or illustrations.
Aztec Deities
Some of the major gods and goddesses of the Aztec.
Some of the major gods and goddesses of the Aztec.
Gaius Julius Caesar - Articles on Julius Caesar and Pages on this site with Resources on Julius Caesar
Articles on Julius Caesar and pages on this site with resources and biographies of Caesar.
Articles on Julius Caesar and pages on this site with resources and biographies of Caesar.
ASCII Greek
Here are the ASCII codes for the upper and lower case letters of the Greek alphabet so you can insert them in HTML documents.
Here are the ASCII codes for the upper and lower case letters of the Greek alphabet so you can insert them in HTML documents.
Norse Mythology
Background information on Norse mythology. This section is on the Aesir and Vanir gods and goddesses.
Background information on Norse mythology. This section is on the Aesir and Vanir gods and goddesses.
Greek Mythology
An introduction to Greek Myths, Greek gods and goddesses, and the fascinating legends. Greek Mythology remains a part of western culture.
An introduction to Greek Myths, Greek gods and goddesses, and the fascinating legends. Greek Mythology remains a part of western culture.
Beautiful Ancient Women
Here are my choices for the most beautiful ancient women.
Here are my choices for the most beautiful ancient women.
Latin Verb To Be - Sum - Latin Irregular Verb
conjugation verbs singular plural latin verb irregular verb erimus: Latin To Be Verb - Sum.
conjugation verbs singular plural latin verb irregular verb erimus: Latin To Be Verb - Sum.
Classical Writers Directory - Ancient Greek and Roman Classical Writers Directory
Directory of Classical Writers and the genres written by Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman writers.
Directory of Classical Writers and the genres written by Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman writers.
Myth vs. Science
Myths are stories shared by a group that are a part of their cultural identity. As such, they are important to understand when looking at the history of a people. There is no completely satisfactory definition of myth, but people compare myth with science and religion. Usually, this comparison is unfavorable and myth is relegated to the area of lies.
Myths are stories shared by a group that are a part of their cultural identity. As such, they are important to understand when looking at the history of a people. There is no completely satisfactory definition of myth, but people compare myth with science and religion. Usually, this comparison is unfavorable and myth is relegated to the area of lies.
Hades
Hades is the Greek god of the Underworld.
Hades is the Greek god of the Underworld.
Olympic Games
Profile of the ancient Olympic games. The Olympic games were religious events honoring Zeus at Olympia, which, over time, became more strictly athletic competitions.
Profile of the ancient Olympic games. The Olympic games were religious events honoring Zeus at Olympia, which, over time, became more strictly athletic competitions.
Aphrodite - Greek goddess of Beauty Aphrodite - The Goddess of love and beauty.
Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite also known as Venus by the Romans.
Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite also known as Venus by the Romans.
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy was one of the central figures of the Trojan War.
Helen of Troy was one of the central figures of the Trojan War.
Roman Emperors
Table of dates of the Roman Emperors from Augustus to Romulus Augustulus.
Table of dates of the Roman Emperors from Augustus to Romulus Augustulus.
SPQR
The abbreviation SPQR means the Senate and the Roman People, but what is the Latin?
The abbreviation SPQR means the Senate and the Roman People, but what is the Latin?
Hector of Troy
Hector of Troy. Killed by Achilles, Hector had been the greatest Trojan prince.
Hector of Troy. Killed by Achilles, Hector had been the greatest Trojan prince.
Ancient Mesopotamia - Early...
The beginning of religion and the development of gods and goddesses in ancient Mesopotamian
The beginning of religion and the development of gods and goddesses in ancient Mesopotamian
Cleopatra
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, the historical queen and last pharaoh of Egypt. The story of Queen Cleopatra has been retold in countless stories, plays, and movies.
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, the historical queen and last pharaoh of Egypt. The story of Queen Cleopatra has been retold in countless stories, plays, and movies.
Today's Myths About the Past
Top myths about ancient history. Urban legends and mistaken ideas modern people have about ancient history.
Top myths about ancient history. Urban legends and mistaken ideas modern people have about ancient history.
Jewish Months Names
Jewish months of the Hebrew calendar based on Babylonian month names.
Jewish months of the Hebrew calendar based on Babylonian month names.
Titans
The Titans of Greek mythology were the twelve children of Gaia and Uranus.
The Titans of Greek mythology were the twelve children of Gaia and Uranus.
Ancient Women Warriors
Ancient women warriors. Ancient women who led troops into battle: Amazons, Queen Artemisia, Queen Boudicca, Queen Samsi, Queen Tomyris, Trung Sisters, Queen Zenobia.
Ancient women warriors. Ancient women who led troops into battle: Amazons, Queen Artemisia, Queen Boudicca, Queen Samsi, Queen Tomyris, Trung Sisters, Queen Zenobia.
3 Wise Men
The names of the magi or three wisemen who visited the Christ child.
The names of the magi or three wisemen who visited the Christ child.
Near East - Geography, Maps and Information on the Ancient Near East
Maps of the Ancient Near East Near East Maps Index Maps of the Chinese Empire | Indus Valley Maps Also
Maps of the Ancient Near East Near East Maps Index Maps of the Chinese Empire | Indus Valley Maps Also
Plato
What you should know about the Greek philosopher Plato.
What you should know about the Greek philosopher Plato.
Who Was Hercules?
Hercules stories. Basic facts about the Greek hero Hercules sometimes known as Herakles.
Hercules stories. Basic facts about the Greek hero Hercules sometimes known as Herakles.
Constantine
Constantine the Great. The Roman Emperor Constantine. Constantine I was the first Christian emperor of the the Roman Empire.
Constantine the Great. The Roman Emperor Constantine. Constantine I was the first Christian emperor of the the Roman Empire.
Helen of Troy Basics
Helen of Troy. Information about Helen of Troy and her brothers -- the Dioscuri -- Castor and Pollux, Helen's Aunt -- Clytemnestra, Menelaus, Agamemnon, and Paris, the pledge and the Judgment of Paris that led to the Trojan War.
Helen of Troy. Information about Helen of Troy and her brothers -- the Dioscuri -- Castor and Pollux, Helen's Aunt -- Clytemnestra, Menelaus, Agamemnon, and Paris, the pledge and the Judgment of Paris that led to the Trojan War.
Quotes Biblical - Quotations
Biblical Quotations - an index of quotes from various books of the Bible.
Biblical Quotations - an index of quotes from various books of the Bible.
Cybele and Attis
About the story of the Great Goddess Cybele and her grandson Attis.
About the story of the Great Goddess Cybele and her grandson Attis.
Maps of Ancient Egypt
Maps of Ancient Egypt.
Maps of Ancient Egypt.
Caesar Study Guide
Important facts about Julius Caesar
Important facts about Julius Caesar
Greece vs. Rome
Some basic comparisons between ancient Rome and ancient Greece, more specifically, ancient Athens.
Some basic comparisons between ancient Rome and ancient Greece, more specifically, ancient Athens.
5 Ages of Man
Among the creation myths of the Ancient Greeks is the story by Hesiod in his Works and Days about the five ages of man beginning with the Golden Age.
Among the creation myths of the Ancient Greeks is the story by Hesiod in his Works and Days about the five ages of man beginning with the Golden Age.
Paul of Tarsus
Paul of Tarsus was a Jew who had Roman citizenship and tried to stamp out Christianity until he had a vision on the Road to Damascus.
Paul of Tarsus was a Jew who had Roman citizenship and tried to stamp out Christianity until he had a vision on the Road to Damascus.
Demeter
Demeter Greek Goddess
Demeter Greek Goddess
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep the 'barbarian' Picts from Scotland out of Roman Britain.
Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep the 'barbarian' Picts from Scotland out of Roman Britain.
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano in Campania, near Naples, Italy, whose eruption in A.D. 79 destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano in Campania, near Naples, Italy, whose eruption in A.D. 79 destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Pyramus and Thisbe
The story of star-crossed lovers made fun of in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.
The story of star-crossed lovers made fun of in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.
Artemis
Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt.
Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt.
Who Was Briseis
Briseis - In the Troy movie, Achilles' love interest is Briseis. Was Briseis real? Who was Briseis?
Briseis - In the Troy movie, Achilles' love interest is Briseis. Was Briseis real? Who was Briseis?
Asclepius
The tragedy of Alcestis, by Euripides, came about because Zeus killed the son of Apollo, Asclepius, the healing god.
The tragedy of Alcestis, by Euripides, came about because Zeus killed the son of Apollo, Asclepius, the healing god.
Dagon
Dagon was the chief god of the Philistines and was also a corn god.
Dagon was the chief god of the Philistines and was also a corn god.
Hannibal 247? -183? BC
Hannibal (Hannibal Barca) was the military leader of Carthage in the Second Punic War.
Hannibal (Hannibal Barca) was the military leader of Carthage in the Second Punic War.
Persian Wars
Timeline of the battles and chronology of the Persian Wars between Greece and Darius and Xerxes of Persia.
Timeline of the battles and chronology of the Persian Wars between Greece and Darius and Xerxes of Persia.
Ancient Queens
Here are some of the most famous ancient queens in ancient history.
Here are some of the most famous ancient queens in ancient history.
Greek Goddesses
List of the major Greek goddesses in Greek mythology.
List of the major Greek goddesses in Greek mythology.
Homer
Homer is the most important figure in the literature of the Greeks and Romans, and one of the most important writers in the history of the world.
Homer is the most important figure in the literature of the Greeks and Romans, and one of the most important writers in the history of the world.
Important Ancient People
Here are my selections for the most important names in ancient history. This list excludes people whose existence is disputed by most classical scholars.
Here are my selections for the most important names in ancient history. This list excludes people whose existence is disputed by most classical scholars.
Standard Roman Sexuality
Standard Roman Male Sexuality. Standard Roman sexuality may well have involved what we look upon as homosexuality, but which may not have been so considered by the Romans themselve
Standard Roman Male Sexuality. Standard Roman sexuality may well have involved what we look upon as homosexuality, but which may not have been so considered by the Romans themselve
Selene
Selene was a Greek goddess of the moon.
Selene was a Greek goddess of the moon.
Lycurgus - The Law-Giver of Sparta
Because of their lifestyle the word Spartan now refers to a life free of luxury and the word laconic of language without elaboration, here you'll find out more about these ancient enemies of the Athenians
Because of their lifestyle the word Spartan now refers to a life free of luxury and the word laconic of language without elaboration, here you'll find out more about these ancient enemies of the Athenians
Roman Gods and Goddesses - Table of the Roman Equivalents of Greek Gods and Goddesses
Roman Gods and Goddesses. Table of the Roman Equivalents of Greek Gods.
Roman Gods and Goddesses. Table of the Roman Equivalents of Greek Gods.
Epic Poetry
Epic poetry is distinct from other literary genres because of its content and style.
Epic poetry is distinct from other literary genres because of its content and style.
Maps of China
Maps of ancient China.
Maps of ancient China.
Greek Gods
List of the major Greek gods in Greek mythology.
List of the major Greek gods in Greek mythology.
Roman Empire Timeline
A timeline of the major events in the period of the Roman Empire.
A timeline of the major events in the period of the Roman Empire.
Cannibals in Mythology
Cannibalism in Greek mythology occasionally manifests itself when someone's children are served up at a dinner feast.
Cannibalism in Greek mythology occasionally manifests itself when someone's children are served up at a dinner feast.
Norse Creation Myth
What the ancient Norse wrote about the Creation of the world in their mythology.
What the ancient Norse wrote about the Creation of the world in their mythology.
1st Declension Endings
The endings on Latin nouns of the first declension.
The endings on Latin nouns of the first declension.
Aegean Maps
Online maps of the area of the Aegean Sea.
Online maps of the area of the Aegean Sea.
Cleopatra Study Guide
Cleopatra Study Guide.
Cleopatra Study Guide.
Gods and Goddesses
Assyrian Gods and Goddesses and Babylonian Gods and Goddesses
Assyrian Gods and Goddesses and Babylonian Gods and Goddesses
Ancient History Timeline
Time line of major events in the ancient history of the world. Most dates and events on the ancient history timeline are of political importance.
Time line of major events in the ancient history of the world. Most dates and events on the ancient history timeline are of political importance.
Hera
Hera was the queen of the Greek gods. She was known as Juno by the Romans.
Hera was the queen of the Greek gods. She was known as Juno by the Romans.
Asia Minor Maps
Asia Minor Maps
Asia Minor Maps
Latin Words in English
Some words come into English unchanged. See if you can match up these circumlocutions with the Latin word they replace.
Some words come into English unchanged. See if you can match up these circumlocutions with the Latin word they replace.
Early Greek Philosophers
Chronological list of ten of the most important early Greek philosophers.
Chronological list of ten of the most important early Greek philosophers.
Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar restored old religious monuments and improved canals as other Babylonian kings did, but Nebuchadnezzar is best known for his Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Nebuchadnezzar restored old religious monuments and improved canals as other Babylonian kings did, but Nebuchadnezzar is best known for his Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Five Worst Roman Emperors
The worst Roman emperors according to current tastes
The worst Roman emperors according to current tastes
Cyclops
The Cyclops were represented as one-eyed giants in Greek mythology.
The Cyclops were represented as one-eyed giants in Greek mythology.
Etymology - English Words with Latin Prefixes
Etymology - English Word with Latin Prepositions for Prefixes. Formation of English words from Latin prepositions.
Etymology - English Word with Latin Prepositions for Prefixes. Formation of English words from Latin prepositions.