Greco-Roman Archives

Story of the First Legend Hero: Cadmus

Cadmus’s story can be read as a meditation on how every human accomplishment bears the risk of unforeseeable consequences.

The rise of Athens as a dominant power in ancient Greece is a story of ambition, conflict, and transformation.

The story of Heracles and the Erymanthian Boar reveals themes of redemption, human frailty, and the interplay between man and nature.

The Erinyes, or Furies, embody vengeance in Greek mythology, pursuing wrongdoers with relentless fury and enforcing cosmic justice.

In one of mythology’s most iconic tales, Heracles turned filth into triumph, cleansing not just stables, but legacies.

Emperor Tiberius, a complex figure in Roman history, balanced competent governance with growing autocracy and personal isolation.

Eris is a fascinating figure in Greek mythology. She’s the goddess of strife, discord, and well, just general chaos.

The Roman Imperial Cult was all about worshipping Roman emperors and their families as if they had divine qualities.

Arsinoë IV (who died in 41 BCE) was a Ptolemaic princess that went against her sister Cleopatra VII during the Alexandrian War back in 48 BCE.

Ambiorix, who lived around 54/53 BCE, was a co-leader of the Eburone tribe in Gallia Belgica, which is now northeastern Belgium.

In ancient Rome, a boy’s transition to manhood was marked by an elaborate rite of passage: the assumption of the toga virilis

The Roman governors balanced military, administrative, and judicial responsibilities, serving as the backbone of Roman provincial governance

The promagistracy embodies the strengths and weaknesses of the Roman Republic.

Plutarch’s life and works embody a unique blend of philosophical inquiry, ethical reflection, and historical storytelling.