10 Self-Help Tips from a Roman Emperor
Looking for some ancient wisdom to guide your life? Consider reading Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations.
Answer These Random Questions And We’ll Tell You Which Greek Philosopher “Gets You”
Which Greek Philosopher jives with your morals? Take this quiz and find out!
What Philosophical School of Thought are you in?
This short quiz briefly assesses your philosophical world views and tells you which out of eight schools of thought you are closest.
Dreams in Ancient Medicine
Dreams in Ancient Medicine Medicina Antiqua: University College London Along with many people before and since, most Greeks and Romans believed that dreams…
Which Great Philosopher Are You?
Find out the philosopher in you!
Wrongfully Accused: The Political Motivations Behind Socrates’ Execution
In 399 B.C.E., Socrates was executed by the Athenian court on charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. The controversial decision lingers atop the great legacy of Athens, a city praised for its intellectual and political liberty. However, the reasons behind Socrates’ execution are themselves questionable.
Which Ancient Greek Philosopher Are You?
Let’s turn back the clock and find out which famous Greek philosopher best describes your unique beliefs and convictions! Which school of thought will YOU belong to?
The Search for a Greater Truth: Religion and Philosophy in Roman Egypt
I argue in my thesis that the most vivid example of Egypt’s sway can be seen in the areas of religion and philosophy. These areas of influence manifest in three ways Hellenistic/Egyptian Paganism, Christianity/Judaism, and Philosophy.
The Role of Birds across the Religious Landscape of Ancient Egypt
Because of the close association between departed humans and the divine world, the metaphors evoked by avian imagery have further significance for under-standing the Egyptians’ conception of the afterlife.
Comparing comparisons: ancient East and West
What is comparative history good for? Does it pose special challenges? In our time of accelerating globalization, are we ready to embrace a new inter-discipline, Comparative Classics?