Michael Arnold
Michael is a contributing writer and former world traveler whose hometown is New York City. He spent the majority of 2019 exploring Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. And currently, he’s studying for a masters degree in Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Pavia in Italy. In his spare time, Michael enjoys researching and writing about art, history, and archaeology with a focus on the ancient world.
Articles by Michael Arnold
Homer’s Iliad: The Epic Tale Of The Trojan WarHomer’s Iliad presents the Trojan War as an epic clash of gods, warriors, and kings. This seminal work of Western literature remains an essential reading even in the modern era.
Obelisks in Exile: Ancient Rome’s Fascination With Egyptian MonumentsThe relocation of Egyptian obelisks to ancient Rome was a common undertaking first endeavored by Caesar Augustus. But just what did these monoliths of antiquity represent to the Romans?
The relocation of Egyptian obelisks to ancient Rome was a common undertaking first endeavored by Caesar Augustus. But just what did these monoliths of antiquity represent to the Romans?
4 Victorious Epic Roman BattlesAncient Rome is synonymous with war. Here are four epic Roman battles occurring over a period of time spanning the Republic, the Empire, and the Eastern Empire.
Ancient Rome is synonymous with war. Here are four epic Roman battles occurring over a period of time spanning the Republic, the Empire, and the Eastern Empire.
Truths & Plots: 5 Crucial Fables of Greek MythologySet in a world of nymphs, gods, and monsters, the fables of Greek mythology have endured time as much for their fantastic plots as their implicit universal truths.
Set in a world of nymphs, gods, and monsters, the fables of Greek mythology have endured time as much for their fantastic plots as their implicit universal truths.
The Ptolemies: What Was Ancient Egypt Like Under Greek Control?The Ptolemies were a Greek dynasty that ruled ancient Egypt in the final centuries before the Common Era. They made a lasting impact on Nilotic culture and its landscape.
The Ptolemies were a Greek dynasty that ruled ancient Egypt in the final centuries before the Common Era. They made a lasting impact on Nilotic culture and its landscape.
Saint Augustine: 7 Surprising Insights From the Doctor of CatholicismSaint Augustine is perhaps the most consequential figure in Christian history other than Jesus Christ himself. A prolific writer, his theology helped shape Catholic doctrine.
Banking, Trade & Commerce In Ancient PhoeniciaThe kingdoms of ancient Phoenicia are remembered for maritime trading networks that made them wildly prosperous. Through banking and commerce, they maintained economic hegemony in the Mediterranean for a millennium.
The kingdoms of ancient Phoenicia are remembered for maritime trading networks that made them wildly prosperous. Through banking and commerce, they maintained economic hegemony in the Mediterranean for a millennium.
Life in Ancient Sumer: 8 Facts About Sumerian CivilizationSumerian civilization is one of the oldest and most influential in the world. Discover 8 must-know facts about ancient Sumer.
10 Roman Coliseums Outside of Italy To VisitThe ancient Romans constructed coliseums across their empire. Here are ten of the most interesting extant Roman coliseums outside of Italy.
The ancient Romans constructed coliseums across their empire. Here are ten of the most interesting extant Roman coliseums outside of Italy.
Plato’s Philosophy: 10 Breakthroughs That Contributed to SocietyPlato’s philosophy was informed by Socrates and addresses a range of topics from the metaphysical to the everyday practical. Here are ten of his best breakthroughs in ancient Greek philosophy.
Exporting Hercules: How A Greek God Influenced Western SuperpowersThe Greek god Hercules was adopted by Punic and Roman colonial powers to legitimize their expansion in the western Mediterranean. His mythology linked them to the inheritance of ancient Greece.
The Greek god Hercules was adopted by Punic and Roman colonial powers to legitimize their expansion in the western Mediterranean. His mythology linked them to the inheritance of ancient Greece.
The Magic Amulets of Ancient Egyptian Mummies For Eternal LifeAncient Egypt was famous for its occult practices, particularly in the use of magic amulets. These talismans were believed to summon the aid of the gods in the afterlife.
Ancient Egypt was famous for its occult practices, particularly in the use of magic amulets. These talismans were believed to summon the aid of the gods in the afterlife.