20 Ancient Greek Proverbs
Some wit and wisdom from the classical world – here are proverbs from 20 ancient Greek writers.
Mythbusting Ancient Rome – did all roads actually lead there?
We all know the phrase ‘all roads lead to Rome’. Today, it is used proverbially and has come to mean something like ‘there is more than one way to reach the same goal’. But did all roads ever really lead to the eternal city?
Can You Name The Greek Version Of The Roman Gods?
Jupiter, Pluto and Diana are the names of Roman gods. What are their Greek equivalents?
How to climb the social ladder in ancient Rome
Roman society was, in fact, highly stratified throughout and people of all social levels went to great lengths to better their lot in life and climb the social ladder.
Guide to the classics: The Histories by Herodotus
By Julia Kindt It is easy to see why Herodotus’ Histories may seem overwhelming. Too much is going on, right from the start.…