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Ancient History Magazine 35 with Science and engineering in antiquity From studying the stars to building bigger, better buildings, the ancient world was full of scientific and technological advancement at every level. In this issue, we take a look at just a few of these developments. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 34 with fun and games in the ancient world How did Egyptians, Greeks and Romans relax and have fun? Even though modern conceptions of 'free time' and 'leisure' do not easily overlap with the situation in antiquity, people still found plenty of opportunities for play. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 33 with World of the Celts While we tend to view the Celts as monolithic, they were in fact a collection of geographically and chronologically diverse peoples with certain shared cultural traits. In this issue, we try to understand these common threads. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 32 with Chariot racing in antiquity Already an old sport, chariot racing reached new levels of popularity during the Roman era. With purpose-built stadiums, teams of devoted fans, and a thriving souvenir industry, charioteers could make a fortune – if they lived long enough. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 31 with Travel and tourism in antiquity Getting around in antiquity wasn't as easy as it is today: long journeys were often difficult, dangerous, and slow. Despite the hardships, people still found a variety of reasons to travel, even stopping to see the sites along the way. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 30 with women in the ancient world Traditional writings from antiquity tend to portray women as either loyal wives and mothers or debauched villainesses, with little in between. However, archaeology and alternative source help to paint a more complete picture. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 29 with fashion in antiquity Clothing has long been used as a marker of status and the wearer's position in society. In this issue, we examine how four different ancient cultures dressed, and what this tells us about their values and identity. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 28 with bad rulers of antiquity It's not easy being king, as many leaders throughout history have discovered. In antiquity, failing at your job could mean anything from displeasing the gods, to getting on the bad side of your future biographer. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 25 with language and literature in antiquity In this issue we explore literature and language across the ancient world, from understanding one of the world's oldest written languages and reconstructing another that was lost, to examining propaganda and historical fiction in antiquity. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 21 with Living the urban dream: Cities in the ancient world The development of cities during antiquity is often seen as an important milestone in human history. However, these ancient population centres don't always adhere neatly to our modern definition of a 'city'. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 19 with the divine twins: Artemis and Apollo Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 18 with Crime and Punishment In this issue: Criminal activities, the impact on the victims, and the attempts of ancient governments to bring criminals to heel. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 15 with Ancient Love and sexuality. Ancient attitudes to love, sex, and marriage were in some ways extremely practical and permissive. Still, for many people living in the classical world, there was little freedom when it came to matters of the heart. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 14 with Reaching for eternity - the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Egyptian souls had to embark on a long & dangerous journey through the afterlife. This issue explores some of their challenges as well as practical considerations for the life after death. Learn More