Pericles: The Myth of a Golden Age and the Crisis of Democracy
The Classical Wisdom series is hosting a live conversation on Pericles, the Athenian leader often credited with ushering in the city‑state’s Golden Age. Internationally recognized classicists Paul Cartledge of Cambridge and Armand D’Angour of Oxford will dissect the myth versus reality of Pericles’ reforms, empire, and cultural legacy. The event, scheduled for noon EDT and streamed via Eventbrite, promises fresh scholarly insight into how ancient democratic experiments intersect with modern political challenges. Attendees will explore why debates over Periclean Athens remain pertinent to today’s democratic discourse.
The Empress and the Empire
The Classical Wisdom blog’s second installment examines Empress Livia Drusilla’s controversial role in the early Julio‑Claudian succession crises. It recounts how the deaths of heirs like Marcellus sparked political turmoil and how Augustus’s strategic marriages, especially to Agrippa, reshaped power...
Should We Turn the Other Cheek?
The piece traces the ethic of “turning the other cheek” from its early Stoic roots through its adoption in the Sermon on the Mount, showing that non‑retaliation predates Christianity. It highlights how Stoic philosophers like Musonius Rufus and Seneca articulated...
How to Cope
Classical Wisdom is hosting a live webinar on March 25 at noon EST featuring Professor Philip Freeman, a classicist who will discuss Boethius’s *Consolation of Philosophy* and its relevance to today’s uncertainty. The session will examine how ancient Stoic thought...
A Forgotten Roman Masterclass in Leadership
The episode spotlights the largely overlooked Roman leader Frontinus, highlighting his extensive field experience as governor of Britain, negotiator with Welsh tribes, and companion of Emperor Domitian in German campaigns. The host argues that Frontinus’s blend of military command and...
The Gallic Wars: Ebook
Classical Wisdom announced the release of an ebook on Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars. The post, dated March 11, 2026, offers a free preview while encouraging readers to subscribe for full access. It positions Caesar’s campaign as a timeless narrative that...
New Event: How to Cope
Classical Wisdom is hosting a live event on March 25 at noon EST featuring Professor Philip Freeman, a classicist and author of *How to Cope: Ancient Philosophies for Enduring Hardship*. The talk will examine Boethius’s *Consolation of Philosophy* and draw...
A Few Spots Left: Sea of Homer
Classical Wisdom announced the limited‑capacity 2026 "Sea of Homer" voyage, a Mediterranean cruise that explores the archaeological sites featured in Homer’s epics. The trip launches July 1 in Athens and is led by renowned translator and Classics professor Emily Wilson. Participants will...