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
How Greek Identity Flourished in the Roman Empire (Second Sophistic)
Greek culture did not end with Roman conquest. From the 1st to 3rd centuries AD, Greek culture flourished in what is known as the Second Sophistic.
Why Roman Emperors Adopted Adult Men as Heirs (Roman Adoption)
Adoption was an important way for the Roman elite to maintain their familial lines, and it became integral to succession within the Roman Empire.
How the Tribune of the Plebs Used Veto to Shape Roman Politics
The Tribune of the Plebs was the elected representative of the Plebeians. With the power to veto all other magistrates, he could freeze Rome’s government.
The Tragic Returns of the Greek Heroes After the Trojan War
With their victory at Troy, the Greeks thought their struggles had ended, but their return journeys home, recorded in the Nostoi, were sabotaged by divine wrath and hubris.
Is the Greek King Atreus the Warlord the Hittites Called Attarsiya?
Was the Mycenean king Atreus man or myth? Has he been identified as the real historical figure Attarsiya in surviving Hittite texts?
How Ancient Greek Gymnasia Trained Both the Body and the Mind
The ancient Greek gymnasium, later adopted by the Romans, was a place where citizens sought excellence, both of the body and the mind.
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.