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Ancient History Blog
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Computer reads seven metres of the Dead Sea Scroll and ‘sees’ that there were two writers
This entry was posted on April 28, 2021.
The Great Isaiah Scroll. In the middle row, at the bottom of the fifth sheet from the right, are the blank lines where the first... Read more -
New Nero Exhibition to Open at the British Museum!
This entry was posted on April 24, 2021.
Marble bust of Nero. Italy, around AD 55. Photo by Francesco Piras. With permission of the Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali e... Read more -
QUIZ: The Ancient Celts!
This entry was posted on April 5, 2021.
Another issue is right around the corner - a look at the ancient Celts! Who were these various tribes? What impact did they have on... Read more -
New in Books: Spring Paperback Edition
This entry was posted on March 22, 2021.
Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer and we are (hopefully) going to see the weather improve. If you're slowly emerging from lockdown (as... Read more -
Reading Hieroglyphs and New Online Summer Course!
This entry was posted on March 3, 2021.
Funerary Stela of the Gatekeeper Maati, ca. 2051–2030 B.C. Egyptian, First Intermediate Period ©The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1914 (14.2.7). This... Read more -
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
