5 words that explain Roman civilization
How did the ancient Romans think? 5 Latin words to understand Roman civilization and its values.
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Why Historical Films and Novels Must Not be Accurate
Movies and novels are adaptations, so they “must” not be accurate. How to balance then reality and fiction not to turn upside-down history?
Scrivener: the best writing software for writers
Writing is a complex and tiring activity, so why not make it easier with the right software? Discover all the (many) merits and (few) flaws of Scrivener, the best writing program on the market.
Colour Psychology in Historical Film
How cinema depicts the ancient world? Colour psychology shows how colours help to identify different populations of the past.
Nazi Language Between Hatred and Fanaticism
Which words helped to shape the German society during the Nazism? A linguistic journey between racial lexicon and words taken from religion to understand how the Nazism dictated inhumanity in the very civilized Germany.
7 words that explain Greek civilization
How did the ancient Greeks think? 7 Greek words to understand ancient Greece, between epics, religion, politics, theatre, and philosophy.
Topos: What Is It and Why Is It Important to Recognize Classical Literary Tropes
Greek and Roman texts often have recurring themes: they are the literary trope (“topos”). Recognizing them is the first step to learn to read (and understand) classical sources.
The most challenging periods to set historical novels in
Not all historical periods are the same, especially when it comes to research. Which periods are the most challenging to set a story in?