Unarmed combat is the oldest and simplest method of fighting. This method of fighting has evolved from millions of years ago, from when our cave dwelling ancestors bashed each other’s skulls in with their fists for survival, to now where fighters are still trying to bash opponents’ skulls in, but for sport instead, and as …
Latin Famous Phrases and US State Mottos
Have you ever heard anyone say, “with a grain of salt” or “seize the day”? The Latin language has had many influences on how we speak and what we say today, and one of the influences are famous phrases. In everyday conversations one might hear phrases thrown around which solely originated from the Latin language, …
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Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located along the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy. It is notoriously known for its eruption in 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabia, and several other towns. On August 24th of that year, Mount Vesuvius erupted a cloud of stones, ash, and gasses that killed about 2,000 people, …
Baiae – Debauchery and Revelry
The Italian coast is renowned for its picturesque beaches and azure waters. The Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas, both so critical in the rise of Rome, store and protect rich troves of Roman artifacts and ruins underneath their waves. On the coast and beneath the waves of Naples lies the Roman city of Baiae, which has …
Randomized Democracy: Sortition in Ancient Greek Politics
Imagine a world where political leaders are chosen by pure chance instead of campaigns and elections. Among the many facets of their political system, sortition—the random selection of public officials—holds a unique place. In this comprehensive exploration, we shall delve into the historical origins, practical implementation, and philosophical underpinnings of sortition. Additionally, we will examine …
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Historia Augusta
Roman history is generally marked by the renowned and accurate scholarship from ancient sources, such as Livy and Tacitus. There is a relatively in depth understanding of the general mythology surrounding the founding of the Kingdom of Rome, the later republic, and early Roman Empire from these sources. The written sources decline in quality, depth, …