Hesiod
Hesiod (Hees-ee-id, though I keep saying Hess-ee-ud) was not even on my radar. I was flying high after the big …
Hesiod (Hees-ee-id, though I keep saying Hess-ee-ud) was not even on my radar. I was flying high after the big …
First let me say this was a much easier read. I can see why this is typically assigned to 9th …
Having never read this is school (I was a terrible student) I was a little intimidated to just jump into …
About a year ago I shared a list of classics that I thought would give a good foundation for preparing …
Here’s another post targeted at teens and maybe even some grownups. A few notes. First, you make the best decisions …
Lately I’m obsessed with a the idea of a return trip to Greece. We had an amazing trip in 2010 but …
Our son and I love this story. How can you not?! So historic. So dramatic. Such hubris! Hannibal crossing the …
Continue reading “How and where did Hannibal cross the Alps?”
One of the big draws of northern France for me are the D-Day beaches and museums. WWII factors is to …
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany by William L. Shirer Normally I …
Pompeii (2003) by Robert Harris Motivation Pompeii is an historical novel that I’ve had on the bookshelf for a …