Matt Foster has degrees in Ancient and Modern History from Oxford and Medieval History from York. He now teaches History and Global Politics at an independent school in Oxford. Between those things he spent almost five years as a lawyer for reasons he can't quite remember. He can be found spending his time with his young son, trying to enthuse teenagers about ancient and medieval history, and writing very slowly.
Education
MA Medieval History — Oxford University, 2009
BA Ancient and Modern History — York University, 2017
Areas of Expertise
The Epic Speech of Alexander That Stopped His Soldiers’ Mutiny
In 324 BC, Alexander the Great’s Macedonian followers demanded to return home. Facing a tragic end to this relationship, Alexander’s speech brought his soldiers back.
Why Did Alexander the Great Burn Persepolis, the Greatest City in Persia?
In 330 BC, Alexander the Great destroyed Persepolis. The reasons why include vengeance, strategy, appeasing his allies, drunkenness, and the whim of an Athenian courtesan…