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Cliophilia
A publication devoted to all things historical.
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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Sep 18, 2023
Seven Great Books About Roman Imperial Women
Though men have traditionally been centered in histories…
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Sep 14, 2023
Rome’s Philosopher Empress: Julia Domna
The wife of Septimius Severus is an example of how much power…
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Sep 6, 2023
The Scandal of Messalina
The third wife of the emperor Claudius was infamous for her sexual depravity…
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Sep 4, 2023
The Tragedy of Julia the Elder
Augustus’ only child was a rebellious woman who had the misfortune to…
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Sep 1, 2023
Seven Arthurian Tellings that Emphasize History Rather than Fantasy
A number of notable King Arthur…
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Nov 12, 2021
Book Review: “The Herods: Murder Politics, and the Art of Succession”
Bruce Chilton’s new book sheds…
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Nov 2, 2021
Reading History: “The Grove of the Caesars”
Lindsey Davis manages to deftly weave together historical…
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Oct 26, 2021
“The Last Duel” and the Subversion of Epic Heroism
Ridley Scott’s newest film is, in many ways, a…
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Oct 20, 2021
Book Review: “The Tragedy of Empire: From Constantine to the Destruction of Roman Italy”
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Aug 18, 2021
Reading History: “I, Claudius”
Robert Graves’ classic novel gives readers a soapy portrait of Rome’s…
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