Ancient History Blog

Museum of London Launches New Exhibition on The Roman Dead

This entry was posted on June 6, 2018 by Sandra Alvarez.

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 by Sandra Alvarez.

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 by Sandra Alvarez.

“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 by Sandra Alvarez.

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

HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS: Constantine the Great and Christianity in Roman Britain

This entry was posted on March 28, 2018 by Sandra Alvarez.

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 by Sandra Alvarez.

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 by Sandra Alvarez.

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 by Sandra Alvarez.

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 by Sandra Alvarez.

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

"Emperor Spotting" with Mary Beard

This entry was posted on November 2, 2017 by Sandra Alvarez.

Mary Beard giving her talk on How to Spot a Roman Emperor at the Museum of London. Gresham College has been hosting a series of... Read more