Ancient Biography

This is a short biography of Alexander the Great, powered by AI. The book delves into the early life and rise to power of Alexander the Great, and also describes the death of this historical figure.

When it came to Athens and their leaders, few were as influential as the politician and Stratego Nicias. In Plutarch’s Parallel Lives, he documents the Peloponnesian War and other great achievements of the time through the life of Nicias. Most importantly, he helped negotiate peace after a decades-long war, which made him popular after an unsuccessful start in politics. However, after many years of political truces and actions, his life took a turn for the worse.

Auf dem Höhepunkt der Kämpfe zwischen dem römischen Heer und den aufständischen Sklaven unter Führung des Spartacus (gest. 71 v. Chr.) kommt es zu einer Schlacht, die von den Legionen gewonnen wird. Der römische Feldherr fordert die gefangengenommenen Sklaven auf, ihren Anführer auszuliefern. Spartacus erhebt sich und ruft: "Ich bin Spartacus!" - doch dann rufen auch andere: "Ich bin Spartacus!" bis schließlich Tausende Gefangene einstimmen.

We all know the founder of Rome, but do we know much about the widely-proclaimed second founder of Rome? The monarchy, tyranny, and victorious battles of Marcus Furius Camillus, the second founder, are documented in Plutarch’s Parallel Lives. After the destruction of Veii, Camillus returned to Rome as a pompous victor and dictator, causing quite a stir when he refused to follow the wishes of the senate when it came to dealing with Veii. Sensing banishment was in his future, Camillus’s time in Rome was much less bloody than many of his predecessors.

How could a man be reviled, even assassinated, during his own life, and yet have people's opinion of him change after his death? Explore the life of Dion, a wealthy Syracusian aristocrat of great learning whose life brutally ended on a feast-day. How could a man of acclaimed courteous temperment be accused of such horrible crimes?

L'Imperatore romano Nerone è associato principalmente alla nefasta catastrofe che lui stesso provocò: il grave incendio che divorò Roma Antica nel 64 d.C. Ma chi era davvero Nerone? Questo saggio storico ripercorre la vita dello spietato despota, mostrandone però anche il lato meno noto: vittima, da un lato, di una psiche disturbata che lo spinse a uccidere la sua stessa madre, fu dall'altro anche uomo pronto a schierarsi dalla parte del popolo. E sono state proprio le sue eroiche gesta a cambiare per sempre il corso della storia.

Many are the exploits of Rome's emperors, but few were as infamous as Caligula. His reign was short, just fewer than four years. During that time he wallowed in depravity and lunacy. He came to power with the full backing of the people, but little did they know he would inspire their hatred soon into his reign. Caligula is a fascinating character because he was so complex.

Le fonti antiche hanno tramandato la sua stravaganza, eccentricità e depravazione, facendo giungere fino ai nostri giorni l’immagine di un despota completamente folle. Caligola incarna l’emblema del sovrano assoluto al quale è concesso tutto: beveva perle sciolte nel vino e mangiava pietanze ricoperte d’oro, elesse console il suo cavallo, si faceva adorare come una divinità in terra, aveva potere di vita e di morte su chiunque non gli andasse a genio.

King Solomon is one of the most famous men in the Bible but also one of the most elusive historical figures. He is credited with supervising the construction of the first Temple in Jerusalem, and excavations and archaeologists continue to dig in an effort to find it in places that are now religiously sensitive for Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

How did the ancient people of the small, rocky land of Greece have so much influence on the way we think today? The Greeks set us on the path of questioning nature, truth, and humanity. What made the Greeks such a questioning people? We still benefit from this unsolved mystery, and like the Greeks, we're still asking why.

How often do you write or read? Do you live in or near a city? Writing and cities both began in ancient Mesopotamia. Six thousand years ago, the ancient Mesopotamians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Mesopotamians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

Nero ranks among the very worst of the caesars. He is a figure so hated that in many ancient Christian traditions, he is literally - without hyperbole - considered the Antichrist. He was the man who famously "fiddled while Rome burned" and his economic policies, according to many historians, virtually bankrupted Rome. Nero was an inveterate lecher, a murderous tyrant who showed little compunction in murdering his mother, and he liked to use Christian martyrs as sources of illumination by burning them alive at night.

The mere mention of his name, Tutankhamun, brings to mind visions of gold and splendor and thoughts of a majestic kingdom, but the reality of this young king is something quite different. His fame has less to do with his position in history and nearly everything to do with the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter in 1922. There are many questions and mysteries still surrounding this famous king of Egypt. Who was Tutankhamun?

La famosa musa egipcia, protagonista de toda una era de episodios, guerras, amores, peligros, (donde incluso los más poderosos hombres de la altiva Roma, Cayo Julio César y Marco Antonio, cayeron a sus pies), en un audiolibro de gran valor histórico.

The Greek general and king, Alexander the Great, is a name you might have heard before. Although his historical journey varies greatly from the stories and rumors about him, he did accomplish many victories in Asia and Europe in his conquest to rule the world. In this guide, we will go over his appearance, his character, his many battles, his clever military strategies, and the regions he conquered. His vast empire stretched farther than much else had before his time. But eventually, it became divided, and the throne was being fought over.

Here we find a history of a historian, the great Roman statesman Cato who was one of the few who resisted the Hellenization brought about by Alexander the Great. A man of many talents, he soon garnered the title of "Cato the Wise" and carried out every job from treasurer to military leader. Witness his valiant fight for Roman culture and customs in the face of enroaching outside influence.

Iphicrates was one of the first truly respect military tacticians in the ancient world. His skillful planning for battle was respected even by enemies, and he is one of the few Greek generals who managed to live a good life. Brought not too high or low by fate or fortune, his life is an interesting dive into how skill and dedication can pay off in any time.

Nerone è uno degli imperatori romani più noti al grande pubblico. Accusato fin dai tempi antichi di essere il responsabile del grande incendio che devastò Roma nel 64 d.C., nel corso dei secoli è diventato uno dei personaggi più negativi della storia: assassino sanguinario, esteta volubile, uomo assetato di potere, schiavo delle passioni, schiacciato dal peso di una madre troppo opprimente... Gli storici cristiani arrivarono perfino a descriverlo come l'Anticristo. Ma siamo sicuri che le cose siano andate così? Cosa sappiamo davvero di Nerone oggi al di là degli stereotipi?

Pericles was a statesmen, general, and speaker during the Golden Age of Athens. His impact on the city-state would be so great that Thucydides, an honored historian, would refer to him as the city's First Citizen. In what would be titled the "Age of Pericles", he would turn the Delian League from an alliance to an Athenian Empire and foster the arts and sciences within his country more than any leader had before him. He is responsible for starting the great projects of Athens, like the Acropolis and Parthenon, which can still be seen in their glory today.

Augustus adopted Tiberius as his heir after noting his success in military campaigns across Germany. Tiberius was reluctant to take rule, however, and gained a reputation as “the exile” after he sent himself on an eight-year, self-imposed exile to Rhodes. Eventually he did take control of the empire, but he gained a reputation for cruelty which led Rome to rejoice at his eventual death. In this excerpt from The Twelve Caesars, Roman biographer Suetonius digs deep into both the conquests and character of Tiberius.