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Ancient History Blog
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Mini-Exhibit: The Past is Present – becoming Egyptian in the 20th century
This entry was posted on June 19, 2018.
An advertisement using ancient imagery to sell Egypt to potential travellers. ©SandraAlvarez Why talk about modern Egypt on an ancient history site? Well, because in... Read more -
Museum of London Launches New Exhibition on The Roman Dead
This entry was posted on June 6, 2018.
The Roman Dead exhibition at the Museum of London, Docklands. Photo: ©SandraAlvarez If you’re in London this summer, and looking for something to do that’s... Read more -
How Well Do You Know Roman Britain?
This entry was posted on May 8, 2018.
Our latest issue explores Roman Britain. See how much you really know about this fascinating part of ancient history by taking our little quiz! Do... Read more -
REVIEW: Rodin and the art of ancient Greece
This entry was posted on April 24, 2018.
“In my spare time, I simply haunt the British Museum” ~Auguste Rodin The British Museum will open its long-anticipated exhibit: Rodin and the art of... Read more -
Are you an expert on ancient love? Take our test and find out!
This entry was posted on April 11, 2018.
In this issue, we looked at the different practices around sex, marriage, and love in the ancient world. Let's see how much you know! Continue reading Read more
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HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS: Constantine the Great and Christianity in Roman Britain
This entry was posted on March 28, 2018.
A fourth century Roman Christian ring with chi-rho monogram, bird and tree. Rings such as this were found in Suffolk and Essex and show the... Read more -
How Well Do You Know The Egyptian Book of the Dead?
This entry was posted on March 14, 2018.
Our last issue was about the Book of the Dead and ancient Egyptian funerary rites. This ancient guidebook to the Afterlife has inspired writers, musicians... Read more -
Travel Tips: London Mithraeum
This entry was posted on February 28, 2018.
Head of Mithras - London Mithraeum. Photo by Sandra Alvarez. Planning to visit London? Have an hour to spare? Looking for something affordable, yet historic... Read more -
A Brief History of Roman Wine
This entry was posted on January 17, 2018.
Roman and Greek Wine and Oil Amphoras, British Museum. (Photo by Sandra Alvarez). In the autumn, I attended a Roman wine tasting event hosted by... Read more -
Oracle Tablets: Advice Columns to the Ancients
This entry was posted on January 5, 2018.
Advice Past and Present Today, we have YouTube stars, and online advice columns. In our parent’s day, there was Dear Abby and Ann Landers; in... Read more
