Ancient History Blog
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Book Review: The Darkening Age
This entry was posted on April 8, 2020
The Darkening Age "To oppose another man's religion, to repress their worship – these were not, clerics told their congregations, wicked or intolerant acts. There... .Read more -
Book Review: 50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme
This entry was posted on March 25, 2020
Given the current state of things, I have a lot more time on my hands to read now so expect book reviews a plenty during... .Read more -
Book Review: The Penelopiad
This entry was posted on March 8, 2020
In celebration of March as a month to cheer on and recognize the achievements of women, I’d like to recommend an old Greek myth with... .Read more -
Book Review: Coming Out Christian in the Roman World
This entry was posted on February 26, 2020
Book Review Coming Out Christian in the Roman World: How the Followers of Jesus Made a Place in Caesar's Empire "Not all of Jesus's followers... .Read more -
Ancient History Books: February's TBR List
This entry was posted on February 12, 2020
February is here, and we are squarely in the middle of the bleakest part of winter. If you’re not keen on the weather and would... .Read more -
Book Review – The Boxford Mosaic: A Unique Survivor from the Roman Age
This entry was posted on January 29, 2020
The Boxford Mosaic fully uncovered. ©countrysidebooks.co.uk If the Boxford Mosaic sounds familiar that's because just last summer, this incredible piece of Britain's Roman past made... .Read more -
Ancient History Holiday Reads!
This entry was posted on December 20, 2019
It’s that most wonderful time of the year again! The holiday hustle and bustle is upon us! But after all the running around, buying presents... .Read more -
QUIZ: Ancient Literature and Languages
This entry was posted on December 3, 2019
How well do you know about the beginnings of language and literary firsts? In our latest issue, we celebrate ancient history's lost languages and literary... .Read more -
Troy: Myth and Reality – Stunning New Exhibition opens at the British Museum!
This entry was posted on November 20, 2019
Between Scylla and Charybdis. Roman support table, AD 120–140 © Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. A new exhibition opened this week at the British Museum... .Read more -
Otherworldly Ancients: 'The First Ghosts' with Dr. Janina Ramirez and Dr. Irving Finkel
This entry was posted on November 4, 2019
While Halloween is firmly behind us and stores have already started regaling us with Christmas muzak and decorations, November, it should be remembered, is still... .Read more