Brief biography and works of Juvenal, ancient Roman writer best known for his books of satires.

Mar 6, 2010 - Tel Asiado

Biography of ancient Roman poet Ovid, popular and prolific writer exiled in the Black Sea, and a contemporary of Virgil and Horace.

Aug 29, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography and works of Virgil, the greatest poet of Ancient Rome.

Oct 18, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of Archimedes, Greek thinker and arguably the first great scientist. He was one of the most prolific inventors, greatly remembered for his theories.

Jun 21, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Rising from the ranks of slavery and gladiatorial combat to face the Roman legions at their peak of power, Spartacus is one of the greatest military leaders in history.

Mar 2, 2010 - Jason Chavis

Ancient traditions often involved animals in their rituals but the philosophy behind the rites have been misunderstood for centuries.

Feb 26, 2010 - Thais Campos

Egypt was a dangerous place for an educated and good looking woman in the 4th and 5th centuries. Hypatia was both of these and more, and paid for it dearly.

Sep 8, 2011 - Katie Mitchell

Many thousands of women lived and worked in Ancient Rome, yet for one to prove that they even existed, the evidence can usually only be found on their tombstones.

Nov 7, 2009 - Claudia J. Beresford

Because of its importance, biography has evolved from ancient times through the middle Ages to the Renaissance, with each period having very unique characteristics.

Nov 20, 2009 - Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Biography and works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, pioneer of the English Romantic movement in poetry.

Oct 21, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Life and works of Ottorino Respighi, best-known for symphonic poem trilogy of Rome.

Nov 2, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of François Rabelais, French friar, physician and author, whose books are considered classics of French literature.

Apr 20, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of Greek poet Sappho, one of the greatest poets of ancient Greece, with work recovered from nine books of poetry fragments.

Aug 27, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Brief biography of ancient Roman poet Horace, famous for his finest lyrical poems in Latin, and best known for Odes.

Jul 26, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Life and works of Matthew Arnold, English poet and critic. He was a leading Victorian poet and critic. His poems include "Dover Beach," "The Scholar-Gipsy" and "Thyrsis."

Dec 25, 2008 - Tel Asiado

These quotes from twentieth century author and philosopher Albert Camus discuss art, liberty, absurdism and nihilism.

Sep 27, 2010 - Rebekah Richards

The Egyptian queen Nefertiti was a controversial figure in her lifetime and has captivated the minds of historians worldwide.

Mar 24, 2010 - Preetika Reddy

Lloyd E. Ambrosius works with six different historians to address the issues the biographer faces in writing a biography. Ted Schwarz writes on the history of biography.

Feb 28, 2010 - Christine Musser

Biographies have significantly influenced the writing of history since ancient times. There are also different types and characteristics of biographies.

Nov 20, 2009 - Tongkeh Joseph Fowale