Ancient History

[close] This reading group will explore the Greek and Roman world surrounding the Mediterranean from about 1500 BCE to about 500 CE. It will focus on works covering time periods, places, people, games, food, geography, literature, navigation, warfare, art, architecture, science, poetry, drama, epics, trade, languages, mythology, archaeology, religion and much more. We may also extend our discussions into surrounding cultures and their past, e.g. the Minoans, Egypt, Persia and other cultures depending on circumstances and desire. These works will be selected by active members through monthly polls. Hopefully this journey will be both enriching and strongly inspired by the ancient muses. My bookshelves are piling up with books focused on classical studies so this group is an incentive to wander down those paths.

[close] Are you a homeschool parent teaching Omnibus or interested in Omnibus? Find here a platform for discussing the value of the books studied in the Omnibus I and the methods that may be employed in teaching and using the material in the home, find helpful resources, and receive encouragement and support. Please share some of your thoughts, insights and/ or tips about a book as you study it in order to help others. Share your comments in love and kindness and you will be most welcome here. Kindly introduce yourself in the "Welcome to the Group" section after you join. Note about the editions here: some of the books shown are not the editions recommended by Veritas Press because there may not have had a photo of the correct edition at the time the selection was made.

[close] Named so because when historians from the Greek and Roman era's were inspired, they believed it was one of the nine muses conversing directly with them through divine powers. Our muse would be Clio, the muse of history. In this group we'll hopefully be reading primary and secondary literature regarding the ancient past, as well as discussing historical matters and ideas.

[close] The Group for History lovers such as myself. The group is welcome to posts on all levels and periods of History, from the beginning to now. No one is unwelcome to join the group here, no matter your experience or amount of knowledge. I hope all who participate here are glad of it.