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Ancient history goals: September reading list
This entry was posted on August 28, 2019.
The dog days of summer are here, and as we head into September, I wanted to share what is still lingering on my summer reading... Read more -
The Roman Family Quiz – test your knowledge!
This entry was posted on August 14, 2019.
Julia Domna, Septimius Severus and their sons Geta (erased by damnatio memoriae) and Caracalla. Inv. 31329. Altes Museum, Berlin.We go back 2,000 years in this... Read more -
The Last Supper in Pompeii: The ancient Roman love affair with food
This entry was posted on July 31, 2019.
When Vesuvius erupted and ash rained down on the inhabitants of Pompeii in AD 79, much like us, they were going about their business and... Read more -
Ancient History Sizzlin’ Summer Quiz!
This entry was posted on July 17, 2019.
While you’re eagerly awaiting the next issue of Ancient History Magazine, we’ve put together a quiz to test your ancient might and mettle! Show how... Read more -
Book Review: The Archaeology of Roman York
This entry was posted on July 3, 2019.
Title: The Archeology of Roman York Author: Adam Parker Publisher: Amberley Publishing (June, 2019) ISBN: 9781445686073 Books written about Roman Britain tend to focus on... Read more -
How well do you know the Etruscans?
This entry was posted on June 19, 2019.
Are Romans the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words ancient Italy? Well, think again! Etruscan society was rich, vibrant, and... Read more -
BOOK REVIEW: Circe by Madeline Miller
This entry was posted on May 28, 2019.
The nymph who fights back... Circe is the second book by author Madeline Miller, who also penned the successful Song of Achilles (2012), which detailed... Read more -
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures’ by Stephen Fry
This entry was posted on May 8, 2019.
After devouring Stephen Fry’s last book, Mythos, I happily grabbed a copy of ‘Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures’. Fry’s next foray into the... Read more -
Writing – Making Your Mark: New exhibition opens at British Library!
This entry was posted on April 24, 2019.
Schoolchild’s homework in Greek on a wax tablet, 2nd century AD. © British Library Board. The British Library has opened yet another fantastic exhibition devoted... Read more -
Book Review: The Ancient City
This entry was posted on March 27, 2019.
In our most recent issue of Ancient History Magazine, we focused on ancient cities. In preparation, I looked for books that would help shed some... Read more
