History Resources
Review: “Secrets of the Dead – Cleopatra’s Last Temple”
Despite the title, this show is about underwater archaeology in the Alexandria harbor. The main object was to explore the remains of the temple of
Why Did Vergil Write the Aeneid?
Why did Virgil write the Aeneid? Why did he want it destroyed at his death? What do scholars have to say about this? Was it
Aeneas and AI
A friend gave me an article from the Wall Street Journal about a computer program, Aeneas, which is being used to figure out damaged inscriptions
Euripedes, Pompeii, and Scented Statues: Links for July 2025
“Unearthed papyrus contains lost scenes from Euripides’ plays” Read the article in the Harvard Gazette. “With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist” Read the article
Edward Luttwak’s “The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire”
Controversy about scholarship is a staple of academic life. Edward Luttwak’s The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire is a wonderful example of bickering among
Pompeian Earthquakes, Classical Influence, and More: Links for October 2024
The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Wasn’t Pompeii’s Only Killer New evidence has emerged for a seismic event that contributed significantly to the destruction of Pompeii