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Ancient History Blog
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The joy of history (2)
This entry was posted on February 26, 2015.
We were the first, after a millennium or two, to visit the site and know what had happened there. Early in the morning, we had... Read more -
The world of Homer
This entry was posted on February 25, 2015.
The ancient Greeks believed that a poet named Homer composed the epic poems that we refer to as the Iliad and the Odyssey. Homer’s floruit is nowadays usually dated around 700... Read more -
The joy of history (1)
This entry was posted on February 24, 2015.
I don’t remember the date, but it was at least an hour past midnight… no, this story needs a different beginning. For some time, my... Read more -
Useful links on the ancient world
This entry was posted on February 23, 2015.
While not everyone has a well-stocked library at home or access to a decent public or academic library, there is still a wealth of good... Read more -
The happiness of King Croesus
This entry was posted on February 22, 2015.
In his Histories (1.29–34), Herodotus claims that when Croesus, the king of Lydia (r. 560–ca. 547 BC), had established his dominion over western Anatolia, all the wise... Read more -
Ancient Inventions
This entry was posted on February 21, 2015.
One book I always like to recommend to people who want to learn more about human ingenuity in the past is Ancient Inventions (1994) written by Peter... Read more -
Welcome to Ancient History Magazine!
This entry was posted on February 20, 2015.
Welcome to the all-new website for Ancient History Magazine! A while back ago, we asked you to fill in a survey and the response has... Read more -
About Ancient History Magazine
This entry was posted on January 9, 2015.
Ancient History Magazine aims at bringing together what, at least in our view, belongs together: the Graeco-Roman classics and the Near East; archaeology, history, and... Read more
