1. Athenian Political Leadership Post-Pericles | Evaluating changes in leadership styles, particularly how figures like Nicias and Cleon influenced governance. 2. Impact of the Persian Wars on Athenian Power | Assessing how Athens′ influence in Greece expanded before 446 BCE. 3. Spartan Decision-Making | Analyzing the clarity and reliability of sources on governance structures in Sparta. 4. Nero’s Early Rule and His Tutors | Examining the effectiveness of Burrus and Seneca in guiding Nero’s leadership. 5. Imperial Building Projects and Popularity | Discussing whether emperors used construction projects solely for public approval, referencing Claudius, Nero, Domitian, and Trajan. 6. Religious Changes in the Roman Empire | Exploring how imperial expansion influenced religious diversity and attitudes toward different faiths.