Caleb is a published history author with a strong interest in ancient Britain and the Mediterranean world. He holds a BA in the Doctrines and Methodology of Education from USILACS. He is the author of "King Arthur: The Man Who Conquered Europe" and "The Trojan Kings of Britain: Myth or History?". Caleb enjoys learning about history in general, but he especially loves investigating myths and legends and seeing how they might be explained by historical events and individuals.
Education
BA Doctrines and Methodology of Education — United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies, 2020
Areas of Expertise
Did Homer Really Write the “Iliad” & “Odyssey”? Who Wrote the Trojan Epics?
Tradition asserts that Homer composed the Iliad and the Odyssey. But is there good evidence for this? And are there alternative potential writers?
Is Germanus of Auxerre Really Connected to Arthurian Legends?
Germanus of Auxerre was one of the most prominent religious figures in 5th-century Britain, the age of King Arthur. Does he have any connection to the legends?
When Were the Messenian Wars? 200 Years of Conflict on the Peloponnese
The ancient Peloponnese endured three Messenian Wars over a period of 200 years, but when exactly did they happen, and where do they sit in Greek history?
Why Did the Britons Stop Using the Name ‘Arthur’ After King Arthur?
According to some researchers, there is evidence that the medieval Britons avoided using the name “Arthur” after the time of King Arthur. Why?
Was Atlantis Located in the Eye of the Sahara Desert?
Could the legendary city of Atlantis have been located in the Eye of the Sahara desert? What is the evidence for the popular theory?
Did the Biblical Story of Samson Inspire the Greek Hero Hercules?
Did the story of Samson, the Bible’s superhumanly strong Israelite Judge, inspire the legend of the powerful hero Hercules in Greek mythology?
What Did Roman Britain Look Like at Its Peak?
After their conquest of Britain in 43 AD, the Romans left their distinctive mark on the island. What was life like in Roman Britain at its peak?
Who Did Opis Kill? The Avenging Nymph in the Aeneid
Virgil’s Aeneid tells the story of a nymph named Opis killing a warrior named Arruns. Who were these characters, and what led to this act of vengeance?
Why Is the Aeneid Important? Key Lessons and Impact of the Ancient Epic
Virgil’s Aeneid is one of the most famous and influential pieces of literature from the Roman world. What was its purpose, and what are the key lessons it conveys?
The Mystery of Cerdic, the First King of Anglo-Saxon Wessex
Cerdic of Wessex was the founder of Wessex, which would eventually lead to the foundation of England. But was he really an Anglo-Saxon, or was he a Briton?
Is Egyptian Chronology Wrong? Analyzing David Rohl’s Theory
Could ancient Egypt be less ancient than we think? Egyptologist David Rohl has argued that the Bible revises Egyptian chronology by 300 years. Is he right?
Where Did the Etruscan Alphabet Come From?
The Etruscan alphabet looks more like the Greek alphabet than that used by the Latin neighbors in Italy. What does it reveal about the origins of the Etruscans?