Some recent posts over on the Toynbee Convector which may be of interest:
The Disadvantages of A Classical Education. Toynbee's reflections on the deleterious effect of Greek and Latin on his English style.
Divisions of the Roman Republic and Empire. A list of the territorial divisions of the Republic and Empire.
Julian's Failure. Why Julian's attempted restoration of paganism was flawed. The post includes a Coptic icon of St. Mercurius killing Julian.