Ancient History Blog
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QUIZ: Chariots in the Ancient World!
This entry was posted on February 17, 2021
Our latest issue is out! We cover the phenomenon that was chariot racing. Try your hand at our quiz and see how much you know... .Read more -
Books: Ancient History Valentine's Edition
This entry was posted on February 3, 2021
Most of us are still stuck indoors due to the pandemic, so our Valentine's Day options will be very limited this year. Books, however, never... .Read more -
3 Ancient History Books to Chase Away the January Lockdown Blues
This entry was posted on January 20, 2021
The dreaded January Blues are here - grey skies, cold weather, and our bank accounts depleted thanks to the holidays. To add to the usual... .Read more -
New Year, New Me: The Daily Stoic
This entry was posted on January 5, 2021
New year, new me. At least, that is what I'm aiming for in 2021. In my constant quest for self-improvement, I decided to try and... .Read more -
Book Review: The Dignity of Roman Labour
This entry was posted on December 23, 2020
The Dignity of Roman Labour: Image, Work and Identity in the Roman World By Iain Ferris ISBN-13: 978-1445684215 Publisher: Amberley Publishing (2021) Price: £20 Reviewed... .Read more -
QUIZ! Travel and Tourism in the Ancient World
This entry was posted on December 9, 2020
You might not be jet-setting off anywhere at the moment, but you can take a virtual break by testing your knowledge in our latest fun... .Read more -
Ancient History Holiday Reads 2020
This entry was posted on November 25, 2020
2020 has been tough. And as we look towards 2021 for some new hope and better times ahead, we could all use something nice from... .Read more -
Book Review: Chariot Racing in the Roman Empire
This entry was posted on November 11, 2020
Chariot Racing in the Roman Empire By Fik Meijer ISBN-13:978-0801896972 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press (2010) Price: £19.79 Reviewed by Sandra Alvarez In preparation for... .Read more -
Day Trips: Verulamium – St. Albans' Roman Past
This entry was posted on October 27, 2020
This past weekend I took a little day trip north of London to St. Alban's in Hertfordshire. It's just a little over an hour's drive... .Read more -
Art on Trial
This entry was posted on October 14, 2020
The feature article I wrote for Ancient History issue 30 is entitled ‘Avenging Germanicus: Ancient Rome’s Greatest Show Trial’. I was pleasantly surprised to learn... .Read more