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(Video) The Tale Of Suspicious Bishop Bricius And The Miraculous Talking Baby

This narrated video essay examines the ancient and medieval tale of Bishop Bricius of Tours (r. 397-444) and the troubled relationship he had with...

Pythagoras’ Revolutionary Olympic Boxing Revenge

In the 6th century BCE, a curious fighter named Pythagoras emerged from the island of Samos and challenged the preconceived notions and norms of...

Domitius Tullus—An Ancient Roman Scrooge Who Left A Posthumous Legacy Of Good Will

Domitius Tullus was an incredibly wealthy Roman who possessed great quantities of land, money, and valuable artworks around the time of the 1st and...

The Horrific Tale Of Julia—An Emperor’s Daughter Who Died From Imprisonment And Neglect

To understand the troubled life of the Roman noblewoman, Julia, one must understand the chaotic times and the complicated family environment in which she...

The Art-Filled Life Of The Influential Roman Civil Servant, Titinius Capito

Gnaeus Octavius Titinius Capito (or just Titinius Capito or Capito for short) was a powerful, wealthy and influential civil servant who lived in the...

The Curious Case Of Titus Albucius—A Roman Governor Who Became A Philosopher In Exile

Titus Albucius was a Roman senator, scholar and government official who had a notable life in the Roman Republic during the 2nd century BCE....

The Life And Grotesque Death Of Emperor Galerius

Galerius, for most of his life, was physically large, strong, and intimidating. His strength served him well in his Roman military career, during which...

Leontium—An Ancient Athenian Courtesan Who Became A Philosopher And Philosophy Critic

Leontium (also spelled Leontion) was a bright, literate, and well-educated woman who lived in ancient Athens. She likely spent her early life as a...

Saint Catherine Of Alexandria, Sculpted By Cristoforo Solari (c. 1460–1524)

This artwork, sculpted by the Italian artist Cristoforo Solari, was inspired by the stories of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Although this saint became incredibly...

Ilimilku of Shuban—Scribe Of The Ancient Kingdom of Ugarit

Ilimilku of Shuban was a scribe responsible for copying down religious tales and legends on clay tablets in the Kingdom of Ugarit. Ugarit was...