Articles related to "Plutarch"
The Biographers 1/2
Life and works of Cornelius Nepos and Plutarch
bingley • classics • ancient • biographies • roman
Life and works of Cornelius Nepos and Plutarch
bingley • classics • ancient • biographies • roman
Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Plutarch: Part 3/3
A look at Acts 4 and 5 of Shakespeare's Coriolanus and the North translation.
shakespeare • coriolanus • plutarch • sir thomas north • amyot
A look at Acts 4 and 5 of Shakespeare's Coriolanus and the North translation.
shakespeare • coriolanus • plutarch • sir thomas north • amyot
Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Plutarch: Part 1/3
Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" was based on Sir Thomas North's translation of a French translation of Plutarch's Life of Coriolanus. We start a detailed comparison of Shakespeare's play and the North translation.
plutarch • shakespeare • roman • jacques amyot • thomas north
Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" was based on Sir Thomas North's translation of a French translation of Plutarch's Life of Coriolanus. We start a detailed comparison of Shakespeare's play and the North translation.
plutarch • shakespeare • roman • jacques amyot • thomas north
Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Plutarch: Part 2/3
Shakespeare's Coriolanus Acts 2 and 3 and the North translation
shakespeare • coriolanus • sir thomas north • translation • plutarch
Shakespeare's Coriolanus Acts 2 and 3 and the North translation
shakespeare • coriolanus • sir thomas north • translation • plutarch
Coriolanus: Part 1/2
Who was Coriolanus and how did he get his name?
cnaeus marcius coriolanus • mother • tarquinius superbus • rome • oak wreath
Who was Coriolanus and how did he get his name?
cnaeus marcius coriolanus • mother • tarquinius superbus • rome • oak wreath
Shakespeare's Main Story Sources
Shakespeare pulled from many sources the inspiration for his plays, but there were two in particular to which he turned again and again.
shakespeare • holinshed • plutarch • greeks • romans
Shakespeare pulled from many sources the inspiration for his plays, but there were two in particular to which he turned again and again.
shakespeare • holinshed • plutarch • greeks • romans
Coriolanus: Part 2/2
Coriolanus leads the Volscians against Rome. Who can stop him?
secession • plebs • volscians • rome • wheat
Coriolanus leads the Volscians against Rome. Who can stop him?
secession • plebs • volscians • rome • wheat
Frank Miller's 300 and the Classical Tradition
Frank Miller's graphic novel 300 faithfully depicts the Spartans who fought at Thermopylae, according to accounts from authors such as Xenophon, Herodotus, and Plutarch.
frank miller's 300 • battle of thermopylae • historical graphic novels • sparta • leonidas
Frank Miller's graphic novel 300 faithfully depicts the Spartans who fought at Thermopylae, according to accounts from authors such as Xenophon, Herodotus, and Plutarch.
frank miller's 300 • battle of thermopylae • historical graphic novels • sparta • leonidas
Cleopatra Movie Review
Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowall and Richard Burton light up the screen while leading an A-list cast in the 1963 Fox Studios classic Cleopatra.
cleopatra movie review • elizabeth taylor • richard burton • rex harrison • roddy mcdowall
Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowall and Richard Burton light up the screen while leading an A-list cast in the 1963 Fox Studios classic Cleopatra.
cleopatra movie review • elizabeth taylor • richard burton • rex harrison • roddy mcdowall
Oracle at Delphi
In Ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was an important part of life. She would administer mysterious prophecies, presumably under the influence of toxic gases.
oracle • delphi • pythia • greece • greek
In Ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was an important part of life. She would administer mysterious prophecies, presumably under the influence of toxic gases.
oracle • delphi • pythia • greece • greek
Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 3/3
Agesilaus and Sparta from Leuctra to Agesilaus' death on the way home from Egypt
agesilaus • sparta • leuctra • lame king • arcardia
Agesilaus and Sparta from Leuctra to Agesilaus' death on the way home from Egypt
agesilaus • sparta • leuctra • lame king • arcardia
Goddess-Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history.
cleopatra • marc antony • caesar • julius caesar • egypt
Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history.
cleopatra • marc antony • caesar • julius caesar • egypt
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, also called Olympian Zeus, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
statue of zeus at olympia • seven wonders of the world • olympian zeus third wonder of the world • olympian zeus phidias • olympian zeus strabo
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, also called Olympian Zeus, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
statue of zeus at olympia • seven wonders of the world • olympian zeus third wonder of the world • olympian zeus phidias • olympian zeus strabo
Coriolanus – Heroic but Tragic Exile
Coriolanus, immortalized by Shakespeare and soon on-screen by Gerard Butler, demonstrates the perils of politics and how quickly renown can disappear.
sources for coriolanus • republican rome and coriolanus • coriolanus as youth • coriolanus as soldier and hero • coriolanus as politician
Coriolanus, immortalized by Shakespeare and soon on-screen by Gerard Butler, demonstrates the perils of politics and how quickly renown can disappear.
sources for coriolanus • republican rome and coriolanus • coriolanus as youth • coriolanus as soldier and hero • coriolanus as politician
Crassus Part 1/2
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 1: Crassus v. Spartacus
bingley • ancient biographies • primary sources • secondary sources • roman
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 1: Crassus v. Spartacus
bingley • ancient biographies • primary sources • secondary sources • roman
The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.
the temple of artemis at ephesus • fourth wonder of the world • statue of zeus at olympia • olympian zeus • hanging gardens of babylon
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.
the temple of artemis at ephesus • fourth wonder of the world • statue of zeus at olympia • olympian zeus • hanging gardens of babylon
Crassus Part 2/2
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 2: Crassus in Parthia
bingley • greaves • suite101 • ancient • biographies
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 2: Crassus in Parthia
bingley • greaves • suite101 • ancient • biographies
Publius Valerius Publicola
Brutus and Publius Valerius launched a revolution, making Rome a republic rather than a monarchy. But then what happened?
rome • tarquin the proud • tarquinius superbus • sextus tarquinius • collatinus
Brutus and Publius Valerius launched a revolution, making Rome a republic rather than a monarchy. But then what happened?
rome • tarquin the proud • tarquinius superbus • sextus tarquinius • collatinus
Rome's Third Servile War
In 73 B.C. Roman slaves, led by Spartacus, revolted, building an army and raging through the Italian countryside in one of the most important slave uprisings in history.
history of rome • third sirvile war • roman republic • spartacus • slavery in rome
In 73 B.C. Roman slaves, led by Spartacus, revolted, building an army and raging through the Italian countryside in one of the most important slave uprisings in history.
history of rome • third sirvile war • roman republic • spartacus • slavery in rome
Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 1/3
The Spartans were warned by an oracle against having a lame king. Agesilaus II became king despite his lameness. Would the prophesy come true?
agesilaus • archidamus • sparta • eupolia • king
The Spartans were warned by an oracle against having a lame king. Agesilaus II became king despite his lameness. Would the prophesy come true?
agesilaus • archidamus • sparta • eupolia • king
Cicero. Part 1/4: The Rising Star
Marcus Tullius Cicero -- 1st century BC Roman politician, advocate, philosopher, writer. Part 1. Cicero's early life and career. His quaestorship and praetorship. His defense of Roscius of Ameria and prosecution of Verres.
cicero • marcus tullius cicero • tully • rome • roman
Marcus Tullius Cicero -- 1st century BC Roman politician, advocate, philosopher, writer. Part 1. Cicero's early life and career. His quaestorship and praetorship. His defense of Roscius of Ameria and prosecution of Verres.
cicero • marcus tullius cicero • tully • rome • roman
Sertorius: Part 1/2
Some say Sertorius was one of Rome's greatest generals. So why was he fighting against the Romans?
quintus sertorius • nussa • rhea • cimbri • teutones
Some say Sertorius was one of Rome's greatest generals. So why was he fighting against the Romans?
quintus sertorius • nussa • rhea • cimbri • teutones
Sertorius: Part 2/2
Sertorius fights a guerrilla war against the Romans in Spain.
lusitanians • sertorius • romans • roman • africa
Sertorius fights a guerrilla war against the Romans in Spain.
lusitanians • sertorius • romans • roman • africa
Numa Pompilius
The reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, as told in legend.
numa • numa pompilius • king • rome • legend
The reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, as told in legend.
numa • numa pompilius • king • rome • legend
Alexander the Great Died of Typhoid Fever
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
Eumenes of Cardia Part 1/2
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
The Battle of Actium
This article discusses the strategy, tactics, and operations in Battle of Actium. This articles offers readers an assessment of the actions of the players involved.
battle • actium • cleopatra • antony • octavian
This article discusses the strategy, tactics, and operations in Battle of Actium. This articles offers readers an assessment of the actions of the players involved.
battle • actium • cleopatra • antony • octavian
A Biography Chronology
The biography from ancient times to modern day.
biography • history • chronology • timeline • time line
The biography from ancient times to modern day.
biography • history • chronology • timeline • time line
Battle of Actium September 2, 31 BCE
Though the Battle of Cynocephalae in 197 BCE is often cited as the birth of the Roman Empire, the equally famous Battle of Actium is a better candidate.
battle of actium • octavian augustus caesar • mark antony and cleopatra love and suicide • julius caesar assassination • battle of cynocephalae
Though the Battle of Cynocephalae in 197 BCE is often cited as the birth of the Roman Empire, the equally famous Battle of Actium is a better candidate.
battle of actium • octavian augustus caesar • mark antony and cleopatra love and suicide • julius caesar assassination • battle of cynocephalae
Eumenes of Cardia Part 2/2
Eumenes was a brilliant general but he was betrayed to the enemy by his own men.
eumenes • antigonus • antipater • cappadocia • foot soldiers
Eumenes was a brilliant general but he was betrayed to the enemy by his own men.
eumenes • antigonus • antipater • cappadocia • foot soldiers
Physical Fitness in Ancient Roman Boys and Men
Athletics, recreation and other physical activities helped to keep Roman boys and men fit for the army. Find out what kinds of activities they enjoyed 1000s of years ago.
ancient rome • rome • roman • athletics • leisure
Athletics, recreation and other physical activities helped to keep Roman boys and men fit for the army. Find out what kinds of activities they enjoyed 1000s of years ago.
ancient rome • rome • roman • athletics • leisure
Roman Marriage From a Wife's Perspective
From fertility anxieties to fatal beatings, the experience of being a wife in ancient Rome and the pressures this responsibility came with.
roman marriage • roman women • roman wives • roman husbands • wife beating in ancient rome
From fertility anxieties to fatal beatings, the experience of being a wife in ancient Rome and the pressures this responsibility came with.
roman marriage • roman women • roman wives • roman husbands • wife beating in ancient rome
The Biographers 2/2
Life and works of Tacitus and Suetonius. The works of other biographers: Diogenes Laertius and the Augustan History
bingley • classics • ancient biographies • roman • greek
Life and works of Tacitus and Suetonius. The works of other biographers: Diogenes Laertius and the Augustan History
bingley • classics • ancient biographies • roman • greek
The Defeat of Sparta
The hoplites of Sparta had been the terrors of the Hellenic world for centuries. But in 371 BC , Epaminondas and the Theban army ended their supremacy forever.
epaminondas • great military innovators • influence of epaminondas • sacred band • pelopidas
The hoplites of Sparta had been the terrors of the Hellenic world for centuries. But in 371 BC , Epaminondas and the Theban army ended their supremacy forever.
epaminondas • great military innovators • influence of epaminondas • sacred band • pelopidas
The Rape of the Sabine Women
Today it is common for a husband to carry his new bride across the threshold of their new home the first time they enter it. Few know the origin of this tradition.
rape of the sabine women • roman tradition • roman legend • marriage tradition • wedding traditions
Today it is common for a husband to carry his new bride across the threshold of their new home the first time they enter it. Few know the origin of this tradition.
rape of the sabine women • roman tradition • roman legend • marriage tradition • wedding traditions
The Thespians at Thermopylae
The Spartans were not the only Hellenic soldiers present at Thermopylae, nor the bravest. History tells of the 700 Thespians, overlooked by popular culture.
thermopylae • thespians • 300 • ancient battles • demophilus
The Spartans were not the only Hellenic soldiers present at Thermopylae, nor the bravest. History tells of the 700 Thespians, overlooked by popular culture.
thermopylae • thespians • 300 • ancient battles • demophilus
Early Education in Ancient Rome
A child's education, that of a girl's as well as a boy's, was extremely important to Roman parents, especially to those members of the upper class.
ancient rome • education in ancient rome • roman children • roman parents • slaves as teachers in ancient rome
A child's education, that of a girl's as well as a boy's, was extremely important to Roman parents, especially to those members of the upper class.
ancient rome • education in ancient rome • roman children • roman parents • slaves as teachers in ancient rome
Major Definitions of Biography
Leading authors have defined biography differently. They have also stressed the need for biographies to be critical. This explains the uniqueness of critical biographies
biographical definition • critical biography • great man theory • biographical characteristics • 18th century biographies
Leading authors have defined biography differently. They have also stressed the need for biographies to be critical. This explains the uniqueness of critical biographies
biographical definition • critical biography • great man theory • biographical characteristics • 18th century biographies
Biography and Historical Writing
Biographies have significantly influenced the writing of history since ancient times. There are also different types and characteristics of biographies.
biographical writings • biographical types • biographical characteristics • biographical figures • critical biographies
Biographies have significantly influenced the writing of history since ancient times. There are also different types and characteristics of biographies.
biographical writings • biographical types • biographical characteristics • biographical figures • critical biographies
Origins of Saint Valentine's Day
On Saint Valentine's Day, men and women across the world proclaim their love. What are the origins of this tradition?
saint valentine's day origin history • valentine retail sales • middle february time for love fertility • greek marriage hera zeus • roman lupercalia celebration
On Saint Valentine's Day, men and women across the world proclaim their love. What are the origins of this tradition?
saint valentine's day origin history • valentine retail sales • middle february time for love fertility • greek marriage hera zeus • roman lupercalia celebration
Queen Gorgo of Sparta
Gorgo was one of the few women of ancient Greece who was named by historians. She was the daughter of a king, wife of a king and mother of a king of Sparta.
gorgo • queen gorgo • queen of sparta • king leonidas • leonidas
Gorgo was one of the few women of ancient Greece who was named by historians. She was the daughter of a king, wife of a king and mother of a king of Sparta.
gorgo • queen gorgo • queen of sparta • king leonidas • leonidas
The Problem with Utopias
Utopias have been described in popular novels for 500 years. They are popular despite the weakness of the depiction, especially when compared to a dystopia.
utopia • utopian literature • dystopia • dystopian literature • bliss
Utopias have been described in popular novels for 500 years. They are popular despite the weakness of the depiction, especially when compared to a dystopia.
utopia • utopian literature • dystopia • dystopian literature • bliss
All About Mead
Few people are really familiar with the ancient and noble "honey wine"; fewer still have ever partaken of it. Here's an insider's view of this most natural of libations.
mead • honey wine • nectar of the gods • varietal honey • braggot
Few people are really familiar with the ancient and noble "honey wine"; fewer still have ever partaken of it. Here's an insider's view of this most natural of libations.
mead • honey wine • nectar of the gods • varietal honey • braggot
Book Review: Match Wits with the Kids
Brush up on forgotten facts or learn something new in this handy overview of English, mathematics, history, geography, the sciences, languages and Classics.
match wits with the kids • general knowledge facts for the whole family • jonathon green • overview of english mathematics history geography • are you smarter than a 5th grader
Brush up on forgotten facts or learn something new in this handy overview of English, mathematics, history, geography, the sciences, languages and Classics.
match wits with the kids • general knowledge facts for the whole family • jonathon green • overview of english mathematics history geography • are you smarter than a 5th grader
Epicurus and His Philosophy
The philosophy of Epicurus, who wrote the Principle Doctrines and advocated an ethical teaching in the pursuit of happiness, conceived of as freedom from pain.
epicurus and his philosophy • epicurus works • epicurean school • epicurus philosophy of pleasure • epicurus and lucretius
The philosophy of Epicurus, who wrote the Principle Doctrines and advocated an ethical teaching in the pursuit of happiness, conceived of as freedom from pain.
epicurus and his philosophy • epicurus works • epicurean school • epicurus philosophy of pleasure • epicurus and lucretius
Juno, The Jealous Goddess
Juno was one of the most powerful in the Roman pantheon. She is a goddess of fidelity in marriage and were severly jealous.
goddess • goddesses • jumo • jealisy • marriage
Juno was one of the most powerful in the Roman pantheon. She is a goddess of fidelity in marriage and were severly jealous.
goddess • goddesses • jumo • jealisy • marriage
Osiris the God of Egyptian Resurrection
Osiris may have been an early Egyptian king whose triumphs inspired myth and legends that eventually portrayed him as a god who defied death and represented eternal life.
osiris • egyptian gods and goddesses • osiris and resurrection • the story of osiris • god of the dead
Osiris may have been an early Egyptian king whose triumphs inspired myth and legends that eventually portrayed him as a god who defied death and represented eternal life.
osiris • egyptian gods and goddesses • osiris and resurrection • the story of osiris • god of the dead
The Amazons
From Troy, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Africa, fighting Amazons intrigue us. What can history tell us about the legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient past?
the amazons • ancient female warriors • legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient pas • the amazons in ancient literature • archaeological evidence for the amazons
From Troy, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Africa, fighting Amazons intrigue us. What can history tell us about the legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient past?
the amazons • ancient female warriors • legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient pas • the amazons in ancient literature • archaeological evidence for the amazons
The First Marathon
First introduced as an Olympic sport in the Athens 1896 Games, the Marathon was won by the Greek water-carrier, Spiros Louis.
first marathon • 1896 athens olympics • spiros louis • marathon olympic sport • distance of marathon
First introduced as an Olympic sport in the Athens 1896 Games, the Marathon was won by the Greek water-carrier, Spiros Louis.
first marathon • 1896 athens olympics • spiros louis • marathon olympic sport • distance of marathon
The Kings of Ancient Rome
The legend and history of the kings who ruled ancient Rome, from founders Romulus and Remus to the Tarquin dynasty.
rome • romulus • remus • ancient • kings
The legend and history of the kings who ruled ancient Rome, from founders Romulus and Remus to the Tarquin dynasty.
rome • romulus • remus • ancient • kings
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