Nero’s Spouses
Emperor Nero had six marriages; spanning women, freedmen, and even a slave. In this post, we explore Roman power, gender, and sexuality through history’s most notorious emperor.
Nero; His Vanity Shone, As the Empire Burned.
Nero, fueled by ego, was the most powerful man who performed as he watched his empire burn.
The Rise of Tyranny
Solon was aged and tired. He had served the people of Athens and they adored him. He had passed laws and maintained order and treated people with compassion while acting in the best interest of Athens, including laying the groundwork for Athenian democracy.
The Legend of Sappho of Lesbos
When it comes to 2,500 years, it blurs the lines between myths and history. In the case of Sappho, the different eras since 600 BCE affected her legacy in different ways.