Leo Salvatore
Author
Leo Salvatore is a teaching fellow of Greek at Ralston College, a tour operator for Alithea Travel, and a regular arts and culture contributor to The Epoch Times. He holds graduate degrees from Ralston College and the University of Chicago. A lover of history, literature, and philosophy, Leo aims to inform, delight, and inspire through well-researched essays. You can reach him at [email protected].
LATEST
The Emperor Who Defined the Middle Ages
Determined to spread Christianity, Charlemagne jumpstarted a cultural revival that shaped modern history indelibly.
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How a Monastery Helped Preserve the West
Thousands of religious texts as well as writings on philosophy, ethics, and history were preserved by monks, thanks to Cassiodorus.
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The Convent That Changed the World
San Marco’s library inspired countless pioneering minds to produce world-defining literature.
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5 Ancient Libraries That Changed the World
From legal archives to public learning centers, libraries have always been indispensable for preserving knowledge.
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On Building a Beautiful World: The Art of Alberti
This Florentine polymath unearthed the key to beauty from the ruins of the past.
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3 Fascinating Accounts of Sacred Pilgrimages
From a mystic to anonymous travelers, these authors articulated the spiritual essence of pilgrimage.
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Greek Philosophy and Gymnasium: Healthy Bodies and Minds
For the Greeks, thinking and training were inseparable.
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The Printing Press: How Modernity Began
The German inventor’s gamble ended in financial disaster, but it changed the world forever.
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Prometheus Bound: Living Within Limits
Through the plight of a defiant Titan, this ancient Greek play reminded theatergoers to embrace their mortality.
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4 Greco-Roman Myths About the Crucible of Art
For the Greeks and the Romans, creativity was inseparable from love, hope, and desire.
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