The Degeneration of Rome: The Decision-Making of Claudius and Nero (Anthony Irwin, 2019)

The Degeneration of Rome: The Decision-Making of Claudius and Nero Anthony Irwin, 2019   Abstract: During the reigns of Claudius and Nero, Tacitus describes a Roman state on the decline. One of his main focuses is on the decision-making processes of both emperors. Throughout Books 11 and 12 of his Annals, Tacitus describes Claudius as…Continue reading The Degeneration of Rome: The Decision-Making of Claudius and Nero (Anthony Irwin, 2019)

Claudius and Nero and The Decline of Morality in Imperial Rome (Jordan Lombardo, 2019)

Claudius and Nero and The Decline of Morality in Imperial Rome Jordan Lombardo, 2019 Abstract: This paper analyzes the societal decline of virtue and morality in imperial Rome under the rule of emperors Claudius and Nero in the first century AD as described by the ancient historian, Tacitus, in Books 11-16 of his renowned Annals.…Continue reading Claudius and Nero and The Decline of Morality in Imperial Rome (Jordan Lombardo, 2019)

God, War, and Roman Nationalism (Nick Ziller, 2019)

God, War, and Roman Nationalism (Nick Ziller, 2019) Abstract: Livy, ever the believer in an innate cultural superiority amongst Romans, sets out to support his intense patriotism with a mythologized account of Rome’s origins. In this text, the historian attributes the city’s undeniable military accomplishments to the a set of overarching values which defined Roman…Continue reading God, War, and Roman Nationalism (Nick Ziller, 2019)

Decline of Hellenic Convention: Athenian Imperialism (Nikolas Clark, 2018)

Decline of Hellenic Convention: Athenian Imperialism Nikolas Clark, 2018 Abstract: With self-serving imperialistic desires, the rising demagogues of the Athenian state shift traditional notions of Hellenic conduct in warfare, enkindling the Sicilian Expedition. With individuals such as Alcibiades at the helm, Athens plunges into a mad odyssey for conquest in a foreign land, resulting in…Continue reading Decline of Hellenic Convention: Athenian Imperialism (Nikolas Clark, 2018)

Thucydides’ Hope: A Fickle Mistress (Molly Buffington, 2018)

  Thucydides’ Hope: A Fickle Mistress Molly Buffington, 2018   Abstract: Throughout his history of the Peloponnesian War, Thucydides makes a harsh critique of those Greeks who put their faith in vain hopes rather than in military realities. Believing that hope ultimately stems from hubris, Thucydides warns that it leads to blindness, imprudence, and, ultimately,…Continue reading Thucydides’ Hope: A Fickle Mistress (Molly Buffington, 2018)

Yielding to Flattery, Fear, and Logic: Persuasion and Advice in Herodotus’ Account of the Persian Wars (Simran Sawyers, 2018)

Yielding to Flattery, Fear, and Logic: Persuasion and Advice in Herodotus’ Account of the Persian Wars Simran Sawyers, 2018 Abstract: Herodotus’ The Histories is more than a summary of straightforward facts. Filled with strange anecdotes and scenes with lengthy dialogue, The Histories is closer to what we would now consider historical fiction than standard history.…Continue reading Yielding to Flattery, Fear, and Logic: Persuasion and Advice in Herodotus’ Account of the Persian Wars (Simran Sawyers, 2018)

“To Dwell in a Poor Land, Rather Than to Be Slaves:” Persian Culture in Herodotus’ Historiai (Gray Wood, 2018)

“To Dwell in a Poor Land, Rather Than to Be Slaves:” Persian Culture in Herodotus’ Historiai Gray Wood, 2018 Abstract: At the very end of his Historiai, Herodotus returns a hundred years before the events of the Persian War to a story about Cyrus, one of the great Persian kings. In this tale, Cyrus admonishes…Continue reading “To Dwell in a Poor Land, Rather Than to Be Slaves:” Persian Culture in Herodotus’ Historiai (Gray Wood, 2018)

Personalities of the Poleis (Olivia Adam, 2017)

Abstract: The Greek city-states each have their own individual characteristics, which distinguish them from one another. The Spartans tend to be strong, athletic, and militant. They are controlled by their laws and do not wish to leave their homeland. The Athenians are cunning and perceptive. They are the first to come up with ideas and military…Continue reading Personalities of the Poleis (Olivia Adam, 2017)