Marian Vermeulen
@marianvermeulen
Marian has been a devoted student of the ancient world since primary school. She received her BA in History and Philosophy from Hope College and has continued researching and writing on topics of ancient history from the Assyrian Empire to the Roman Empire and everything in between. She enjoys dabbling in historical fiction, but generally finds the actual true individuals of history and their stories more fascinating than any fictional invention. Her other passion is horses, and in her spare time she enjoys starting young horses under saddle and volunteer training for the local horse rescue.
Top 10 Battles of Alexander the Great
From Thebes to Gaugamela and from there to the Sogdian Rock, these are Alexander the Great's top 10 battles.
Bas-Reliefs of Persepolis: 5 Fascinating Facts
The bas-reliefs of ancient Persepolis symbolized the greatness of Persia and continue to fascinate to this day.
Prometheus Bound: The Tragic Story Told Through 17 Artworks
15 vivid works of art bring the horrifying story of the Titan Prometheus to life through Aeschylus’s tragedy, Prometheus Bound.
Trojan War: The Epic Tale in 17 Artworks
Ten years of warfare, countless heroes killed, and Troy laid to waste. Follow the epic tale of the Trojan War as told through art.
Homer’s Odyssey: The Epic Voyages of Odysseus in 16 Artworks
Troy was destroyed, but the trials of clever Odysseus had just begun. Follow the Odyssey, his ten-year journey with perils at sea and vengeful deities as told through art.
The Tragic Story of Oedipus Rex Told Through 13 Artworks
Follow the tragic tale of Oedipus Rex and his desperate attempts to subvert fate, as dramatically depicted through 13 works of art.
Hatshepsut: 10 Facts on the Queen Who Would Be King
The great Queen Hatshepsut was the longest reigning female pharaoh in ancient Egypt’s history. How did she do it?
Antigone: Sophocles’ Tragic Story Told through 13 Artworks
Experience the tragedy of Antigone upholding the laws of the gods and facing judgment under the laws of man visualized through works of art.
Is The Body Of Alexander The Great Actually In Saint Mark’s Tomb?
The tomb and body of the great conqueror, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, have been lost for millennia. Could they be hiding at the heart of Saint Mark’s in Venice?
Virgil’s Aeneid: The Adventures of Aeneas Described in 17 Artworks
Fleeing Troy, Aeneas held the lives of his Trojan followers and the future destiny of Rome in his hands. Follow the legend of Rome’s foundation as told through art.
Year of the Four Emperors: A Complete Overview
69 A.D., or the Year of the Four Emperors, was a tumultuous year in Roman history. Only one emperor survived his bid for power and found a new dynasty.
The Julio-Claudian Dynasty: 6 Things You Should Know
Learn about the Julio-Claudian Dynasty: the first emperors who established the system that would govern Rome for centuries to come.