Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in Classical Civilizations from Concordia University, Montreal, and is currently applying for his master’s in the same field. His areas of interest are Greek history from the Classical period through the conquests of Alexander the Great, as well as the ancient Greek language. He loves nothing more than to share his passion for history with anyone who will listen, and even with those who won’t.
Education
BASc Classical Civilizations — Concordia University
Areas of Expertise
The 4 Major Priesthoods of Rome and Their Power Over the State
The Romans believed that their greatness depended on their exceptional piety and proper recognition of the gods, managed by several important priesthoods.
How Omens and Signs Governed Roman Political Life
The Romans attributed their global preeminence to following the will of the gods, which was communicated to them through omens, signs, and portents.
The Incredible Story of the Architect Who Built Egypt’s First Pyramid and Became a God
Imhotep was a commoner whose accomplishments, including constructing Egypt’s first pyramid, saw him deified as a god.
The Unknown Antoninus Liberalis Who Authored the Other Metamorphoses
Who is Antoninus Liberalis, the unknown author of the other Metamorphoses, and why is his work so important to the preservation of Greek Mythology?
The Greek Myths of the Little-Known Metamorphoses of Antoninus Liberalis
While Ovid was a poet who used metamorphoses as his theme, Antoninus Liberalis’ Metamorphoses preserves similar myths in their original Greek form.
How the 100-Headed Typhon Nearly Ended the Reign of the Olympian Gods
Typhon, the monstrous giant serpent of Greek mythology, waged a fierce battle against Zeus for control of Olympus.
The Harsh Laws of Draco That Became Ancient Athens’ First Written Law Code
Before Athens became a democracy, it had some of ancient Greece’s harshest laws. The Draconian laws of Draco have become synonymous with archaic severity.
The Strange Political System of Ancient Sparta That Had Two Kings
Ancient Sparta was a diarchy, with two kings sharing rule of the military state. Despite limits to their power, many Spartan kings made their mark on history.
The 10 Most Famous Ancient Greeks That Everyone Should Know
Ancient Greece produced some of the world’s most famous philosophers, historians, playwrights, and politicians. Meet ten of Greece’s most famous men.
How Octavian Turned Rome Against Mark Antony
Whoever controlled Rome controlled the world. Here’s how Octavian used propaganda to turn the Romans against Mark Antony and claim power.
Why Augustus Adopted Apollo as His Patron Deity
Augustus masterfully used ideology and propaganda to reinvent Rome with himself at its head, which included adopting Apollo as his patron god.
In Ancient Greece “Miasma” Was a Spiritual Pollution That Could Infect an Entire City
In ancient Greece, miasma was spiritual pollution caused by committing taboo actions. Without purification, it could contaminate entire families.