Poetry was one of the most elevated and popular genres in Roman literature. Its topics ranged from the epic stories of Virgil to the salacious …
Sing, Muse! Great Writers From Greece and Rome
Discover the scandalous poems of Catullus and the lovely lyrics of Sappho. These are some of best classical writers you should know.
Horace is arguably the Roman poet who resonates most with readers today. Much of his poetry has a conversational style, which makes his verses …
Herodotus was a pioneer from ancient Greek history, a widely travelled man who wrote incredible stories about the past. His greatest contribution to …
Ancient Rome was an incredible place of creative discovery, and society flourished across the arts, sciences and politics. Literature was undoubtedly …
Homer is the ancient Greek writer behind the Iliad and the Odyssey, two of the most iconic poems of all time. Through these epic poems he took us on …
The evidence we have relating to ancient Greek women is mostly presented through the eyes of men, which often results in distortion and idealization. …