Leo Salvatore
Author
Leo Salvatore is an arts and culture writer with a master's degree in classics and philosophy from the University of Chicago and a master's degree in humanities from Ralston College. He aims to inform, delight, and inspire through well-researched essays on history, literature, and philosophy. Contact Leo at [email protected]
LATEST
The Struggle for Unity in the Soul
A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.
The Milky Way and Its Myths: Sacred Stars and Starry Nights
These myths illustrate the paramount importance of the night sky.
Thomas Hobbes on the Importance of History
Why did the ’most radical political philosophers’ start out as a lover of ancient works?
A Simple Hobbit’s Journey to Greatness
A fun-loving hobbit learns what it means to be courageous and give of himself, in the “Lord of the Rings” series by J.R.R. Tolkien.
From Taverns to Revolutionary Ideas
The legacy of Benjamin Franklin’s ‘Junto’ collective illustrates the morally edifying power of community.
A Troubled Doctor and the Oxford English Dictionary
How literature helped a troubled mind find peace.
3 Insights Into Happiness From a Greek Philosopher
Epicurus’s short letter contains timeless recommendations for a simple, happy life.
Why the American Founding Fathers Loved Cicero
The orator and statesman’s contributions to the Roman Republic laid the conceptual grounds for the founding of America.
3 Lessons in Leadership From a King’s Biographer
The ancient historian Xenophon wrote captivating stories about the Cyrus the Great of Persia.
