Caleb is a published history author with a strong interest in ancient Britain and the Mediterranean world. He holds a BA in the Doctrines and Methodology of Education from USILACS. He is the author of "King Arthur: The Man Who Conquered Europe" and "The Trojan Kings of Britain: Myth or History?". Caleb enjoys learning about history in general, but he especially loves investigating myths and legends and seeing how they might be explained by historical events and individuals.
Education
BA Doctrines and Methodology of Education — United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies, 2020
Areas of Expertise
Who Did Opis Kill? The Avenging Nymph in the Aeneid
Virgil’s Aeneid tells the story of a nymph named Opis killing a warrior named Arruns. Who were these characters, and what led to this act of vengeance?
Why Is the Aeneid Important? Key Lessons and Impact of the Ancient Epic
Virgil’s Aeneid is one of the most famous and influential pieces of literature from the Roman world. What was its purpose, and what are the key lessons it conveys?
The Mystery of Cerdic, the First King of Anglo-Saxon Wessex
Cerdic of Wessex was the founder of Wessex, which would eventually lead to the foundation of England. But was he really an Anglo-Saxon, or was he a Briton?
Is Egyptian Chronology Wrong? Analyzing David Rohl’s Theory
Could ancient Egypt be less ancient than we think? Egyptologist David Rohl has argued that the Bible revises Egyptian chronology by 300 years. Is he right?
Where Did the Etruscan Alphabet Come From?
The Etruscan alphabet looks more like the Greek alphabet than that used by the Latin neighbors in Italy. What does it reveal about the origins of the Etruscans?
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Minoan Civilization (Theories & Facts)
The disappearance of the Minoans, one of the most prominent civilizations of Bronze Age Mediterranean, is shrouded in mystery. What happened to them?
How William the Conqueror Rose From Normandy to Rule England
William the Conqueror is famous for his conquest of England, but who was the Norman Duke, and how did his conquest of England come about?
How the House of Wessex Became England’s Most Powerful Rulers
The House of Wessex was one of the most prominent and influential dynasties in the history of medieval England. Who were its most notable members?
4 Ways William the Conqueror Transformed England’s Laws, Lands, and People
How did the arrival of William the Conqueror and the Norman elite change life in Medieval England? Four ways William the Conqueror transformed England.
What Happened After the Minoan Collapse?
The Minoan culture collapsed in the Late Bronze Age. Their cities disappeared, but what happened to the people when their civilization fell?
The Legend of Uther Pendragon, King Arthur’s Father
Uther Pendragon is an important figure in the legends of King Arthur. What is his role in these legends, and might he have been a historical figure?
Was King Arthur Really an Irish Prince Named Artuir mac Aedan?
One theory suggests that King Arthur was based on a historical Irish prince called Artuir mac Aedan. What is the evidence for and against this theory?