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
MA Modern and Contemporary Writing — University of East Anglia
BA English Literature and Classics — University of Edinburgh
Areas of Expertise
Victim or Murderer? The Controversial Story of Medea in Greek Mythology
Tragic victim or ruthless murderer. Who was Medea in Greek mythology?
The 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 Diogenes
How did Alexander the Great’s encounters with philosophers shape his beliefs and his mythic legacy?