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Μούσα — Music
ἐν δ’ ύδωρ ψῦχρο«ν» κελὰδει δι’ ὔσδων / μαλίνων, βρόδοισι δὲ παῖς ὀ χώρος / εσκίαστ’, αἰθυσσομένων δὲ φύλλων / κώμα καταιριοω· (Sappho 2). “And in it [the grove] cold water makes a clear sound through / apple branches and with roses the whole place / is shadowed and down from radiant-shaking leaves / sleep Continue reading
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Eutropius and the Death of Kings
Eutropius was a historian who accompanied Byzantine Emperor Julian in an expedition against the Persians. His Breviarium Historiae Romanae has been used, in the original Latin, as a textbook since the Middle Ages. The literary elements used by Eutropius contribute to his themes and lessons by deftly combining popular phrases among historians and consensus on Continue reading
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What’s with the cats in Greece?
So what is with all the scruffy little cats found all over Greece? Perhaps a shortage of cat jobs over in Istanbul, with the same number of the felines found asleep on cars and steps of ancient ruins. But really, most of it has to do with the value the ancient world placed on cats, Continue reading
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Hello World!
Hello you all! This is the start of Educated Insolence, my blog on my classics escapades from my sophomore year of high school onwards. My first (official) post concerning the topics I will cover will come shortly, will be on my trip to Greece with the Living Greek in Greece program with the Paideia Institute. Continue reading
Educated Insolence 