Kelly O’Shea
Kelly graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in History and is currently working at the Downers Grove Historical Museum. She is working towards a career in artifacts and collections management for museums. Her main interests are in Ancient Roman history, Medieval Europe, and American history.
Articles by Kelly O’Shea
5 Holidays That Date Back to Ancient RomeToday, we still use a calendar based on that of the ancient Romans, and many of their festivals also survive in modern holiday celebrations.
How Did Augustus Become Rome’s Longest-Reigning Emperor?Augustus managed to maintain his position as absolute ruler of the Roman Empire for more than 40 years in a society that hated the idea of kingship.
Augustus managed to maintain his position as absolute ruler of the Roman Empire for more than 40 years in a society that hated the idea of kingship.
5 Ancient Roman Monuments & How They Survived to the Modern DayMonuments like the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo were built in ancient times, and were repaired and repurposed over the centuries, which is why they still stand today.
Monuments like the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo were built in ancient times, and were repaired and repurposed over the centuries, which is why they still stand today.