Throughout ancient history there have been great tales and events, from the works of Homer to the conquests of Alexander to the expansion of Christianity across the Mediterranean. This site will look at various examples of these great achievements and provide details that are intended to portray the magnificence of the feats achieved and to develop a greater passion for the subject amongst readers.
Marcus Aurelius said that "everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." I believe that this is an accurate description of historical records and it is interpreting these perspectives that is so absorbing about studying history. For example, there are very few historical accounts from non-Byzantine authors so it is difficult to assess the legitimacy of the Byzantine account of an event.
As I progress through my A-level study of Classical Civilisations and complete my Ancient History degree at the University of Reading, I hope to update this site with all information that I have learned that is relevant to the course so that this site can be used as a tool for students. These topics include Cicero, Hannibal Barca, Alexander the Great, Augustus and Athens in the Fifth-Century BC amongst others. I have also worked for the City of London Police Museum.
Marcus Aurelius said that "everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." I believe that this is an accurate description of historical records and it is interpreting these perspectives that is so absorbing about studying history. For example, there are very few historical accounts from non-Byzantine authors so it is difficult to assess the legitimacy of the Byzantine account of an event.
As I progress through my A-level study of Classical Civilisations and complete my Ancient History degree at the University of Reading, I hope to update this site with all information that I have learned that is relevant to the course so that this site can be used as a tool for students. These topics include Cicero, Hannibal Barca, Alexander the Great, Augustus and Athens in the Fifth-Century BC amongst others. I have also worked for the City of London Police Museum.