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
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.
Thucydides, the Greek Historian Who Fought in the Peloponnesian War
Thucydides stands out as both a player and observer of ancient Greece. He led Athens’ armies in the Peloponnesian War and wrote a history of the conflict.
The Lost Ancient Prequel to the Iliad and Its Stories
The events that led up to the Trojan War were recorded in a lost epic poem called the Cypria. What do we know about the lost work?
How Temples Governed the Economic and Political Life of Ancient Mesopotamia
The temples of ancient Mesopotamia were more than just religious buildings; they served important administrative and economic functions for the community.
What Is the Role of Morality in Homer’s Iliad?
Homer’s Iliad is about the destructive pursuit of honor set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, but how does the poem depict morality?
The Lost Epic Stories of the Theban Cycle That Inspired Greek Tragedy
The Theben Cycle of epic poems explains much of the mythical history of Thebes. What do we know about this lost literature?
The Epic Homecoming of the Greek Warriors From Troy That Inspired Ancient Art
With their victory at Troy, the Greeks thought their struggles had ended, but the journey home, recorded in the Nostoi, proved an even greater trial.
The Surprising Reason Athens Exiled Its Most Popular Politicians
In democratic Athens, popularity could get you elected to high office, but it could also get you exiled from the city through the practice of ostracism.
The Ancient Land That Birthed Ares and Spartacus
Ancient Thrace was a land of horse warriors and tribal kings. It was the birthplace of Ares, the god of war, and Spartacus, the infamous gladiator.
The Myth of the Rich King of Lydia Whose Hubris Led to His Downfall
Croesus was the famously wealthy and powerful king of Lydia, but his hubris led to the fall of Sardis.
Dune and Greek Mythology: What’s in Common?
Discover the influences from Greek mythology that informed Frank Herbert’s famous science-fiction novel, Dune.
10 Mortal and Divine Children of Zeus
Zeus was renowned for his affairs with countless lovers, resulting in many children, mortal and divine, who played important roles in Greek mythology.