History Resources
Review: In the Shadow of Vesuvius
In the Shadow of Vesuvius, by Daisy Dunn (2019) is subtitled a Biography of Pliny the Younger. The author has her doctorate from London University,
Book Review: Carthage Must Be Destroyed
Carthage Must Be Destroyed: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization. Richard Miles, Viking 2010. For the general reader: This book was very interesting
Review: “The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum”
While this was an interesting TV show, it seemed to lack focus. There was too much information given for the audience to take it all
Review: “Secrets of the Dead – Cleopatra’s Last Temple”
Despite the title, this show is about underwater archaeology in the Alexandria harbor. The main object was to explore the remains of the temple of
Why Did Vergil Write the Aeneid?
Why did Virgil write the Aeneid? Why did he want it destroyed at his death? What do scholars have to say about this? Was it
Aeneas and AI
A friend gave me an article from the Wall Street Journal about a computer program, Aeneas, which is being used to figure out damaged inscriptions