Amanda Bennett
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Amanda Bennett

United Kingdom

Amanda Bennett holds a BA in English Literature and Classics from the University of Edinburgh and an MA in Modern and Contemporary Writing from the University of East Anglia. Her academic focus includes Ancient Greek history, literature, and philosophy, particularly between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. She works as a freelance writer, researcher, and editor, with a focus on history, literature, and culture, and also tutors English.

Education:
University of East Anglia
MA Modern and Contemporary Writing
University of Edinburgh
BA English Literature and Classics
Expertise:
Ancient Greece Ancient Greek Mythology Ancient Greek Literature Ancient Greek Philosophy
Member since: Mar 26, 2025
Location: United Kingdom
Published posts: 2

Articles by Amanda Bennett

The Theban Elite Army of Lovers Who Defeated the Mighty SpartansThe Theban Elite Army of Lovers Who Defeated the Mighty Spartans

The Sacred Band was an elite force of 150 pairs of lovers who shattered Spartan dominance and led Thebes to military and political glory.

Alexander the Great’s Philosophical Encounters: Aristotle to DiogenesAlexander the Great’s Philosophical Encounters: Aristotle to Diogenes

How did Alexander the Great’s encounters with philosophers shape his beliefs and his mythic legacy?

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