ORIGINALS
The Anglo Saxons
If you’re anything like me, when you think about England in the Middle Ages, your mental timeline starts with the…
Rome is Burning
“The book, Rome Is Burning: Nero and the Fire That Ended a Dynasty,” by Anthony A. Barrett, is one of…
Thebes: Forgotten City of Ancient Greece
A Brief Overview of Thebes’ History Thebes was located in the region of central Greece called Boeotia. Cartledge quotes an…
Senate and the People of Rome
If you have any interest in Ancient Rome but don’t know where to start learning about it, Mary Beard’s SPQR…
A Review of Max Tegmark’s “Our Mathematical Universe”
Max Tegmark’s “Our Mathematical Universe” is an engaging blend of historical anecdotes, cutting-edge research, and philosophical reflections. Tegmark presents a…
Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire
In the preface to her book “Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire,” Julia Hillner notes the difficulty inherent in writing…
NEW RELEASES
The Eagle And The Hart
For god’s sake let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings. Thus…
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Introduction Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart is not merely a novel; it is a cultural milestone. Since its publication in…
Stoner — Book Review
Author: John WilliamsGenre: Literary Fiction, Campus NovelRating: ★★★★☆ Overview Stoner is a quiet, deeply introspective novel that charts the ordinary life…
All the Light We Cannot See — Book Review
Author: Anthony DoerrGenre: Historical FictionRating: ★★★★★ Overview All the Light We Cannot See is a haunting, beautifully written novel that…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Extended Book Review
Author: William ShakespeareGenre: Comedy, Fantasy, Classic DramaRating: ★★★★☆Length: Approximately 1000+ words Introduction William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream stands as…
Book Review: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Introduction Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man (1952) stands as one of the most important works of 20th-century American literature. A masterpiece…
EVERYTHING ELSE
Betty Hughes: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
When you hear the phrase the seven wonders of the ancient world, what comes to mind? Most people would immediately…
Book Review: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Introduction Few novels explore the human mind with the intensity and psychological depth of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment (1866)…
Theoderic the Great: King of Goths, Ruler of Romans
The Roman Empire in the West collapsed in the second half of the fifth century. So What happened next? Hans-Ulrich…
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
A New York Times Number One Best Seller, the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra is concise and…
Mary Beard’s Emperor of Rome vs Olive Hekster’s Caesar Rules: The Emperor in the Changing Roman World
A few months ago, I gave a glowing review to Mary Beard’s SPQR. I thought it presented an excellent overview…