Etruscans – a fascinating people. If you are visiting Rome it’s easy to get overwhelmed with options. One place you need to make time for is the Etruscan Museum. The Etruscans were a formidable influence on Rome and it’s thanks to them that we have many Greek vases – these were found in tombs. Here’s […]
Etruscan Museum in Rome – a must visit. Read More »
Recently I passed through Cirencester, I’d loved to have stopped longer and visited the Corinium Museum which looked very interesting. However, I did managed to squeeze in a trip to the Roman ampitheatre there. It’s free, has parking and is wheelchair accessible. Be warned it is a bit hilly but the paths are well kept.
Roman Amphitheatre at Cirencester. Read More »
Lupercalia – some notes. I hope you enjoyed the episode on the Lupercalia. The promo I featured was with The Partial Historians – if you want to learn about Rome they are a great resource and you can find them on twitter and other locations (just check the link to their website). In the episode
The Lupercalia: Episode Notes. Read More »
In book 3 of his work Histories Herodotus refers to sheep which had big tails (3.113). So big in fact that the shepherds would make small carts which could carry the tails. Was it another Herodotus special? Well, probably not. The fat-tailed sheep is a real species. These are located in Arabia, which is a
Herodotus and a sizeable sheep tale. Read More »
Roman Scotland – a fantastic guest. To discuss Roman Scotland I was joined by the fantastic Dr Andrew Tibbs. You can find him on twitter @RomanScotland. He also teaches at Durham University Dr Tibbs has written a few books which you might be interested in. The one I bought is ‘Beyond the Empire’ which is
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Aulos – for work and play. The aulos was a double-pipe played in ancient Greece and which features on a number of vases. The aulos was used for entertainment but also possibly to keep marching hoplites in step. In the below two images this is shown, the second image shows the aulos player to the
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Haloa – some notes. First of all – if you haven’t listened to the episode on the Haloa then here’s my podcast (you can find it on most platforms). I hope you enjoyed it, it would certainly be on my to-do list if I ever have a time machine and a good disguise. Eleusis. Here’s
Haloa Minisode: Episode Notes. Read More »
It’s that time of the year when I give the lorica segmentata a festive makeover. Here’s the transformation in all its glory.
Lorica SegmenSanta! Read More »
Gladiator scribblings. This feels apt given the amount of graffiti and images of gladiators which we have. In any case here are some notes. You may have noticed the amazing cover art. This was from Gladiator Doodles, you can find her on twitter (@Amata106 ) and on Instagram (@Gladiator_Doodles ) Here’s the image – thanks
Rise of the Gladiator: Episode Notes. Read More »
I always relish coming across a new artist who is creating scenes from antiquity. I’ve got a wardrobe of tshirts to evidence this and have been adding prints on the walls in my pseudo office. Well, here’s another artist I’ve stumbled upon and just so you know I’m not earning commission or getting any freebies
Tyler Myles Lockett – fab ancient art! Read More »
