From the Dubrovnik archives Marian Dživić, the greatest name of Croatian literature in the 16th century and the best playwright in the history of Croatian literature, was born most likely in 1508 in Dubrovnik. He was one of twelve children (in life, five sons and two daughters survived) of Marin Dživić and Anuhla, the daughter … Read more
When Mark Tullius Cicero once accompanied Gaius Caesar to the Capitol, he casually told his friends about a dream he had the previous night: how a noble-faced boy descended from the sky on a golden chain and stood at the gates of the Capitol temple, where Jupiter handed him a whip. Then Cicero suddenly spotted … Read more
“I know you still observe the abode and dwelling of humans. If it seems small to you, as it indeed is, always look at the celestial and despise the human: for what fame and glory can one hope to achieve among people? (…) Who in the far east or west, north or south will hear … Read more
Part of a miniature depicting Boethius teaching. Medieval transcript of The Consolation of Philosophy. Boethius’ life Manlius Anicius Severinus Boethius, the last great philosopher of antiquity, born in 480 AD, will make it possible through his works for at least a part of ancient learning to be transmitted to the Middle Ages, which “officially” began … Read more
