Ancient History Competition 41
What did Periander, Nero, and Herodes Atticus have in common?
Love of History | Ancient History Competition 41
Dr. Constantina Katsari is a comparative historian that specialises on ancient and modern history. She looks at current events with a critical eye and brings forward direct comparisons with similar historical events.
I think I know this one. Is it that all of them were accused of murdering their wives: Melissa in the case of Periander, Poppaea in the case of Nero and Regilla in the case of Herodes Atticus?
They all thought of cutting a canal through the Isthmus of Corinth.
Actually, you are both right. On one hand, all of their wives were murdered, kicked to death if I am not mistaken. On the other hand, they all attempted or thought of cutting a canal through Isthmus. The similarities are astonishing. Don’t you think so?