The Roman shield – vlog on the scutum.
Ever wonder how the scutum was used by a Roman legionary? Wonder no more. In this vlog I talk about its design and usage. Hope you enjoy! Ever wonder what… Read more »
Thebes: Revenge and Rivalry. Podcast episode notes.
Just to say again, thanks to all first time listeners and to those returning ones. Really appreciate your support and I hope these notes help you enjoy the episode and… Read more »
The camel in Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome.
It was Aristotle, in his work The History of Animals, who noted that there were two types of camels. The Bactrian, who had two humps, and the dromedary who was… Read more »
Gardens in Pompeii. Podcast shownotes.
I hope you enjoyed the discussion and the insight Jess was able to give. Jessica Venner is an AHRC-M3C funded Doctoral Researcher at the University of Birmingham studying Classics, Ancient… Read more »
Thebes. Walls, teeth and Persians – podcast notes.
As per my promise on the episode here are some notes for the podcast including the reading list. Podcast. If you’ve come to this post without listening – you can… Read more »
The hills of Rome.
Rome has always been associated with seven hills and a visitor today is somewhat detached from just how prominent the hills were. In the mythical foundation it was the hills… Read more »
Leptis Magna and Septimius Severus – podcast episode shownotes.
If you listened to my recent podcast I spoke with Maria LLoyd about both Leptis Magna and the Roman Emperor, Septimius Severus. Here are some notes, details, images and extra… Read more »
Greek Mythical Monsters Map!
Came across this poster which features Greek mythical monsters by their rumoured location. It’s by Neil Parkinson and you can get a copy on his etsy shop. I’ve already ordered… Read more »
How alcoholic was wine in antiquity?
It’s possibly a question you’ve asked yourself. Wine in ancient Greece and Rome is often referred to as being cut with water, rather than drunk neat (as we do). One… Read more »
The origins of Greek Theatre – Podcast notes.
I hope you enjoyed the podcast, if you haven’t listened to it yet you can do so below or just look up the Ancient History Hound podcast wherever you download… Read more »