Horatii And Curiatii Print Published By Johann Schöffer (approximately 1468-1531)

This unsigned print was published by Johann Schöffer (lived approximately 1468-1531) as part of a collection of illustrations inspired by ancient Roman history. In...

The Tale Of Saint-King Olaf’s Miraculous, Flameproof Hair

Olaf Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olaf, was a former Viking and mercenary who returned home to seize the throne of Norway around 1015....

Who Destroyed the Library of Alexandria?

A Ship Of Theseus Discussing the destruction of the Library of Alexandria is a bit like debating the Ship of Theseus thought experiment. Just as...

Thomas Godfrey And His Controversial Prince of Parthia—The First Play Written And Performed In America

Thomas Godfrey’s Prince of Parthia has a complicated legacy. It is credited as being the first theatrical play written and performed by Americans. Yet,...

Hera Hiding During The Battle Of The Gods And Giants, Attributed To Govert Flinck (c. 1643) After Carel Fabritius (1622 – 1654)

Govert Flinck (1615-1660) is attributed with painting this darkly-colored copy of an earlier artwork by Carel Fabritius (1622-1654). Both the original and the copy...

Livy

Livy (c. 59 BCE-17 CE) "Only make a show of war and you will have peace. Let them only see you prepared for violent action...

The Bizarre Bad Luck Of Wilmer McLean, Who Had Two Separate Homes Ravaged By The American Civil War

In 1853, Wilmer and Virginia McLean established their so-called Yorkshire Plantation on a spot of farmland at Manassas Junction, Virginia, located along the Bull...

Empress Dowager Dou’s Revenge Over The Death Of Her Grandson

Empress Dou was the consort of Emperor Wen (r. 180-157 BCE) and the mother of Emperor Jing (r. 157-141 BCE). When Jing came to...

Sophocles

Sophocles (c. 496-406/405 BCE) "It isn't good for men with a decent cause to beg too long, or a man to receive help, then fail to treat...

The Tale Of An Uncharismatic Assassin Whose Awkward Demeanor Doomed His Comrades

Around the year 590, a highly suspicious individual bumbled his way onto the royal estate of Marlenheim, which belonged to King Childebert II of...
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