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
Book Review: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Overview Published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, Wuthering Heights is Emily Brontë’s only novel — a gothic masterpiece…
Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Overview Published in 1890, Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is both a gothic fable and a philosophical reflection…
Book Review: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Overview Published in 1866, Crime and Punishment is one of Dostoevsky’s most profound explorations of morality, guilt, and redemption. Set…
Book Review: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Introduction “Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.” William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is one of the…
Book Review: The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Introduction “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!” Those desperate words, shouted by John…
Book Review: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Introduction “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes…” Few lines capture evil and ambition like that…
EVERYTHING ELSE
The Brutality of Ancient Justice: A Look at Public Stoning
History is full of practices that seem shocking by modern standards, and public stoning is a prime example. Known as…
Fevre Dream
Before he began writing Game of Thrones, George RR Martin was mainly known as a horror and science fiction writer…
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…
The Mystery of the Seven Sisters: From Greek Myth to the Pleiades Constellation
For thousands of years, the night sky has fascinated humankind, inspiring myths, legends, and scientific theories. Among the stars, few…