About: Whelan
Edward Whelan attended the University of Maynooth 2003-2008 and studied history and classical studies. He obtained a BA from Maynooth and was admitted to the History Ph.D. program. He graduated with a PhD in history in 2008. Between 2010-2012 he worked in the Limerick City Archives. A published author he has also written many journal articles. Edward is a full-time freelance writer and researcher and live in, County Clare, Ireland.
Recent Posts by Whelan
The Battle of Adrianople
By Ed Whelan, Contributing Writer, Classical Wisdom The Battle of Adrianople (378 AD) was one of the most important battles in ancient history. It was one of Rome’s greatest defeats and left an Emperor missing, presumed dead… it was the beginning of the end of an empire. Background to the Battle of Adrianople The Roman
Cadmus: the Non-Greek Hero of Greece
by Ed Whelan, Contributing Writer, Classical Wisdom Many heroes from Greek mythology have inspired people across the millennia. We can think of warriors and adventurers like Achilles, Odysseus and Jason. Yet amongst theses names, there is a figure that is especially remarkable: Cadmus, the legendary founder of Thebes. What makes Cadmus distinct amongst these names
The Myth of Tantalus: Crime and Punishment
by Ed Whelan, Contributing Writer, Classical Wisdom He was one of the first generation of mortals, and his offense against the Olympian Gods led to him suffering a gruesome and terrible eternal punishment. It was because of his crimes that the famous House of Atreus was cursed, whose tragedies were the themes of works by
Suetonius: The Twelve Caesars
by Ed Whelan, Contributing Writer, Classical Wisdom He is considered one of the fathers of the genre of biography. He is regarded as one of the most important writers of the Latin Silver Age in literature, and his collection of biographies of Roman emperors has been enormously influential. Yet who was Suetonius? What was the
St. Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
by Ed Whelan, Contributing Writer, Classical Wisdom St Patrick’s Day is celebrated, often riotously, around the world and is popular among both Irish and non-Irish. Yet many are unaware of the dramatic life of this Christian saint who was also a Roman citizen. Fewer still are aware of his importance not only for Irish, but