Monthly Archives: September 2020

Domitian’s Lightning Bolts and Close Shaves in Pliny

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Thomas Strunk

Strunk, Thomas E.  “Domitian’s Lightning Bolts and Close Shaves in Pliny.” Classical Journal 109.1 (Oct./Nov., 2013): 88–113. Pliny’s portrayal of his public life under Domitian has often come under fire from both thosewho approach Pliny’s Letters from a historical perspective and … Continue reading →

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Rape and Revolution: Tacitus on Livia and Augustus

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Thomas Strunk

Strunk, Thomas E.  “Rape and Revolution: Tacitus on Livia and Augustus.” Latomus 73 (2014): 126–148. Although the Annales ostensibly begin “from the death of Augustus” (ab excessu Divi Augusti), Tacitus’ concise introduction covers the sweep of Roman history from the monarchy … Continue reading →

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