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
Did Queen Dido of Carthage Really Exist?
Queen Dido of Tyre was the legendary founder of Carthage, Rome’s ancient enemy in North Africa. What do we know about her, and did she really exist?
The Legendary Nimrod in the Bible and Beyond
Who was Nimrod in the Bible? Can he be identified with entities from Greek and Sumerian mythology? What do we know about the legendary Nimrod?
The Legendary Tyrant of Argos Who Established a Mini-Empire
Ancient Greek historians mentioned a tyrant of Argos named Pheidon, who established a mini-empire for himself. Was he a real historical figure?
Three Real Dark Age Kings of Britain Found in the Dirt
While much of Dark Age Britain remains a mystery, archaeological discoveries have confirmed the existence of these three Dark Age kings.
The Forgotten Roman Border Still Etched Across Scotland
The Antonine Wall is a largely forgotten frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain. The Romans pushed north into Scotland, but were unable to maintain their gains.
How Medieval Britons Remembered the Fall of Roman Britain
How was the fall of Roman Britain remembered by the medieval Britons? Gildas (6th century) provides our best native account, but how accurate is it?
The Mystery of How Valentia Became the Lost Fifth Province of Rome
Ancient records indicate there were five provinces in Roman Britain. But while four are known, the location of the fifth, Valentia, remains mysterious.
4 Villains From the Arthurian Legends Who Really Existed
While we might still be unsure whether King Arthur really existed, several villains from the Arthurian legends can be identified as real historical figures.
The Forgotten Roman Wars for the Conquest of Scotland
It is a myth that Hadrian’s Wall marked the border of Roman Britain. These are the forgotten Roman wars for the conquest of Scotland in the 4th century AD.
How the Anglo-Saxons Created the Identity of England
How did the Anglo-Saxons invent England? Discover the laws, language, and legends that turned warring tribes into a unified nation.
The 5 Real Historical Figures Who May Have Inspired King Arthur
Was King Arthur real? Meet the Romano-British warlords and Roman commanders who may have inspired Britain’s most famous legend.
Did Homer Really Write the “Iliad” & “Odyssey”? Who Wrote the Trojan Epics?
Tradition asserts that Homer composed the Iliad and the Odyssey. But is there good evidence for this? And are there alternative potential writers?