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The Lorica Segmentata – an overview

Ever wonder what the lorica segmentata looks on a grizzled veteran? Well, I can cover the grizzled look whilst I work on the veteran. A short overview of the lorica… Read more »

roman military    roman military

Taking it on the chin: The beard in Greece and Rome.

Hirsuite Hellenes. For the ancient Greeks the beard was a cornerstone of masculinity. To be in possession of a full beard marked you out as a fully adult male and… Read more »

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Bees in Antiquity Part Two: Greece and Rome

As we have seen in the previous article, apiculture had become a sophisticated industry by the time Homer was composing epithets and gruesome deaths. The Mediterranean and its trade routes… Read more »

greece and rome    ancient greece, ancient rome, apiculture, bees, ephesus

#MuseumSelfie Day

As it’s World museum selfie day on Jan 18th here’s a few pics from my visits to museums over the years. Couple in there of me in Roman kit as… Read more »

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#VaseVlog 2018. Achilles and Penthesilea by Exekias

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Sarpedon: Dying well.

The Iliad is full of characters, some of them less well known than others and Sarpedon is a really crucial part of the Homer’s tale.  Through him a number of… Read more »

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How the Trojan coastline may have changed

Just a quickie, found this a while back and it gives a reminder that the modern coastlines aren’t what may have been the ones back in antiquity (for example Ephesus… Read more »

Uncategorized    iliad, troy

Bees in Antiquity Part One: The Near East

A cave in southern Spain carries a simple image depicted on a wall. At first glance it might seem difficult to work out what is occurring. The picture is of… Read more »

greece and rome    ancient history, apiculture, bees

New Year, New Website

Hi there, this is my new website. I’ll be adding old and new articles up soon so keep an eye out!

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    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Tarquin (Rome's 5th King) and his association with the Circus Maximus.  #ancientblogger   #AncientRome   #Rome   #circusmaximus   #history   #ancienthistory 
  • Well, perhaps he stopped on the way.... (just to clarify, saw this a while back so made my own version.
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    Well, perhaps he stopped on the way.... (just to clarify, saw this a while back so made my own version.
  • Being called into action for a charity football game to raise funds for @sandscharity - they do incredible work. It
    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Being called into action for a charity football game to raise funds for  @sandscharity  - they do incredible work. It's
  • Had a great time on Friday in the charity match playing @sandscharity - managed 45 minutes and am still feeling
    by ancientblogger 4 weeks ago
    Had a great time on Friday in the charity match playing  @sandscharity  - managed 45 minutes and am still feeling
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    New book time!!! Artemis is sorely underrated, so this by  @dr .carlaionescu is a great addition to my bookshelf.  #ancientblogger   #artemis 
  • Some fantastic felt headware from @karenraofelt seen @themakersfair today. Getting Roman vibes here, velites anyone?? #ancientblogger #brighton #hove #headware #wolf
    by ancientblogger 3 weeks ago
    Some fantastic felt headware from  @karenraofelt  seen  @themakersfair  today. Getting Roman vibes here, velites anyone??  #ancientblogger   #brighton   #hove   #headware   #wolf 
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    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Just seen thos from  @waterloo_uncovered  - they do great work supporting veterans and have a fundraising challenge. Question is what
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    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Ice cream was enjoyed  @thebigbeachcafe  - have a great Easter weekend!!  #ancientblogger   #rescuedogsofinstagram   #hove   #dogs   #brighton   #dogsofinstagram 
  • When did lemons arrive in ancient Rome? Not an often asked question but here
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    When did lemons arrive in ancient Rome? Not an often asked question but here's an overview.  #ancientblogger   #AncientRome   #lemon   #AncientHistoryHound 
  • Latest podcast episode details the lead up to the Battle of Cannae and what exactly happened. This was Rome
    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Latest podcast episode details the lead up to the Battle of Cannae and what exactly happened. This was Rome's greatest
  • A bit about Romans and beards. #ancientblogger #AncientRome #beards #shaving #ancienthistory
    by ancientblogger 3 weeks ago
    A bit about Romans and beards.  #ancientblogger   #AncientRome   #beards   #shaving   #ancienthistory 
  • Some wonderful mosaics by @liztiranti as part of @artistsopenhouses in Brighton and Hove. #ancientblogger #brighton #hove #mosaic #artistsopenhouse #art
    by ancientblogger 3 weeks ago
    Some wonderful mosaics by  @liztiranti  as part of  @artistsopenhouses  in Brighton and Hove.  #ancientblogger   #brighton   #hove   #mosaic   #artistsopenhouse   #art 
  • A big fan of the artwork here well done @delphifoods !! Someone has a real sense of houmous... (tasty as
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    A big fan of the artwork here well done  @delphifoods  !! Someone has a real sense of houmous... (tasty as
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    by ancientblogger 3 weeks ago
    Sadly  @eurovisionalbania  didn't make it through to the final but their postcard did include the Nuraghe at Barumini!  #ancientblogger   #eurovision 
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    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    A cracking Easter.  #ancientblogger   #easterweekend   #family 
  • Happy birthday Rome!!!! If you want to learn more about the foundation myth of Rome why not listen to the
    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Happy birthday Rome!!!! If you want to learn more about the foundation myth of Rome why not listen to the
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    by ancientblogger 4 weeks ago
    At  @thebigbeachcafe  - in fairness Bodhi started it.  #AncientBlogger   #brighton   #hove   #brightonandhove   #dogsofinstagram   #rescuedogsofinstagram 
  • Ever hear the one about an ancient Greek painting and a dog? Here
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    Ever hear the one about an ancient Greek painting and a dog? Here's a bit about it all.  #ancientblogger   #AncientGreece 
  • This is the Nora Stone, it
    by ancientblogger 4 weeks ago
    This is the Nora Stone, it's the earliest surviving Phoenician inscription from Sardinia and dates to the 8th century BCE.
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    by ancientblogger 3 weeks ago
    The Garamantes of north Africa turned the tables and made the desert a place where you could build a civilisation.

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