If history is deprived of the Truth, we are left with nothing but an idle, unprofitable tale
Historical Context The 620s AD were the darkest days in the history of the Roman Empire. The western provinces had long been lost to the Germanic barbarians who had transformed former imperial holdings into arenas for ambitious warlords. On the Danube frontier, the Avar Khaganate had overrun the Balkans, sacking cities and defiling citizens all …
It is with great shame that I now admit that for the longest time I had thought my hometown of Barium to be the jewel of the world, a city unrivalled in its architectural splendour and cultural brilliance. My fellow citizens all took pride in the beauty of our city, and I was prone to …
Historical Context Saint Eirene of Athens was the first and last female emperor to rule the Roman Empire both in name and in actuality. Her images appeared on coins bearing masculine imperial titles, and her policies on both religious and geopolitical affairs shaped the Roman world for many years after her passing. And yet, although …
Veni Vidi Veritatem 