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Home workout Roman style.

After watching some home workout videos I thought I’d give it a go myself, albeit with a Roman twist. Yes, those are shorts and trainers, but at least the latter… Read more »

Rome    ancient rome, lorica

Visit to the British Museum’s Troy Exhibition.

The Troy Exhibition was a fantastic opportunity to finally meet some of the vases and artwork I’ve only ever seen in books (or online). Here are some of them. Just… Read more »

ancient greece, Troy   

Marching in Roman armour. What’s it like?

In recent years I have walked 5km for charity at Brighton’s Rise Superhero Run. I use the verb ‘walk’ because I have undertaken this in my Roman armour. The only… Read more »

roman military, Rome    armour, roman army

Spartans! My podcasts and vlog on them.

Hello and welcome to 2020! This year I’m going to use my site a bit more to collate bits and pieces I have done on various subjects. Who better then… Read more »

ancient greece, sparta   

The Ancient History Hound podcast on the Saturnalia.

In this podcast I talk about the Roman festival of the Saturnalia. It was a festival which changed format over time and incorporated different activities and elements. Join me as… Read more »

podcast, Rome   

Babylonians and boots. A bad gift idea.

With the recent festivities in mind the angst over gift giving could be thought of as a modern concept. However, gifts were given in antiquity and if you’ve listened to… Read more »

Mesopotamia    Babylonia

Human sacrifice in Antiquity podcasts. Part One and Two.

For those of you who listen to the Ancient History Hound podcast (links on the main page and available on most platforms) you might have noticed I recorded a two-parter… Read more »

greece and rome, podcast   

Barbie meets the Greek Gods.

Recently @Vicky_Austen tweeted the picture below. It’s of Barbie and Ken as Psyche and Cupid. This reminded me that I had a piece from a while back which I hadn’t… Read more »

ancient greece, Uncategorized    ancient greece, greek myth

Ancient History T-shirts. New designs in and a promo code!

As someone who has a website/blog, podcast, youtube channel and takes the odd day off work to talk to kids about ancient Rome whilst dressed in Roman armour I’d say… Read more »

Rome, Uncategorized    ancient rome, promo code, t-shirt

My visit to Italica.

To the north west of Seville is the site of Italica. It can be easily visited via bus taken from the Plaza de Armas which takes 30 minutes. A quick… Read more »

Rome, Spain    ancient iberia, ancient rome, italica

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  • Love this map of mythical beasts in ancient Greece. By Neil Parkinson and you can buy on etsy (NeilParkinsonShop). Ordered
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    Love this map of mythical beasts in ancient Greece. By Neil Parkinson and you can buy on etsy (NeilParkinsonShop). Ordered
  • A day spent editing a podcast. Still more to do...#ancientblogger #AncientHistoryHound #podcasting #podcast #biancadelrio
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    A day spent editing a podcast. Still more to do... #ancientblogger   #AncientHistoryHound   #podcasting   #podcast   #biancadelrio 
  • Mycenean fresco from the palace at Thebes (dating to 1400-1300 BCE). Thebes was a major Mycenean centre in ancient Greece.
    by ancientblogger 3 weeks ago
    Mycenean fresco from the palace at Thebes (dating to 1400-1300 BCE). Thebes was a major Mycenean centre in ancient Greece.
  • Historical perspectives. #ancientblogger #dinosaur #tyrannosaurusrex #stegasaurus
    by ancientblogger 2 weeks ago
    Historical perspectives.  #ancientblogger   #dinosaur   #tyrannosaurusrex   #stegasaurus 
  • The things you find when you start to research wine in antiquity. #ancientblogger #Wine #bacchus #aftershave
    by ancientblogger 3 months ago
    The things you find when you start to research wine in antiquity.  #ancientblogger   #Wine   #bacchus   #aftershave 
  • New podcast out this weekend all about Leptis Magna and Septimius Severus. I chat with @mariatlloyd about how Leptis developed
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    New podcast out this weekend all about Leptis Magna and Septimius Severus. I chat with  @mariatlloyd  about how Leptis developed
  • Latest episode is all about the foundation of Thebes. From the mythical to the fallout after the Persian invasion there
    by ancientblogger 7 days ago
    Latest episode is all about the foundation of Thebes. From the mythical to the fallout after the Persian invasion there's
  • Frescoes in the House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii feature a number of birds. One site has identified them,
    by ancientblogger 4 days ago
    Frescoes in the House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii feature a number of birds. One site has identified them,
  • Probably not the obvious association but why not? #ancientblogger #Heracles #Hercules #mining #quarry
    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Probably not the obvious association but why not?  #ancientblogger   #Heracles   #Hercules   #mining   #quarry 
  • Got to catch up with Oscar at the weekend. Neither of us have improved our manners. #ancientblogger #dogsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #parsonrussellterrier
    by ancientblogger 2 weeks ago
    Got to catch up with Oscar at the weekend. Neither of us have improved our manners.  #ancientblogger   #dogsofinstagram   #jackrussellterrier   #parsonrussellterrier 
  • In the next podcast I
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    In the next podcast I'll be joined by  @mariatlloyd  - we'll be discussing Leptis Magna and the emperor Septimus Severus
  • Latest podcast episode is out. The topic is how Greek Tragedy started and here
    by ancientblogger 3 months ago
    Latest podcast episode is out. The topic is how Greek Tragedy started and here's a bit from it. You can
  • According to myth Cadums was the founder of Thebes. The Oracle at Delphi told him to follow a cow until
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    According to myth Cadums was the founder of Thebes. The Oracle at Delphi told him to follow a cow until
  • Inside the amphitheatre at Italica. A must visit if you are near Seville. #ancientblogger #sevillaciudad #sevilla #Andalucia #amphitheatre
    by ancientblogger 3 months ago
    Inside the amphitheatre at Italica. A must visit if you are near Seville.  #ancientblogger   #sevillaciudad   #sevilla   #Andalucia   #amphitheatre 
  • The garden of Octavius Quartio in Pompeii featured a water channel some 50 metres in length. This fed fountains and
    by ancientblogger 3 days ago
    The garden of Octavius Quartio in Pompeii featured a water channel some 50 metres in length. This fed fountains and
  • Ruins at Leptis Magna. #ancientblogger #LeptisMagna #AncientRome #Libya #AncientHistory
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    Ruins at Leptis Magna.  #ancientblogger   #LeptisMagna   #AncientRome   #Libya   #AncientHistory 
  • The foundation myth of Thebes has a dual nature to it. Kadmus founded the site but later Amphion and Zethus
    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    The foundation myth of Thebes has a dual nature to it. Kadmus founded the site but later Amphion and Zethus
  • Reading up on plant care. Some interesting ideas....#AncientBlogger #Cato #Gardening #AncientRome #brightonandhove
    by ancientblogger 1 week ago
    Reading up on plant care. Some interesting ideas.... #AncientBlogger   #Cato   #Gardening   #AncientRome   #brightonandhove 
  • Chief Wiggum serving a
    by ancientblogger 4 weeks ago
    Chief Wiggum serving a 'Agamemnon and the tapestries' vibe here.  #ancientblogger   #oresteia   #aeschylus   #Agamemnon   #chiefwiggum   #GreekMythology   #hubris 
  • Venus looking not all that bothered as she emerges from the sea. This fresco is from a garden wall in
    by ancientblogger 1 week ago
    Venus looking not all that bothered as she emerges from the sea. This fresco is from a garden wall in

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