Ancient Rome and the Pirates
Philip de Souza considers the impact of piracy on Roman economic and political life
Ancient
Stonehenge: How Did The Stones Get There?
Aubrey Burl explains how the myth of the stones transported from south Wales to Salisbury Plain arose and why it is wrong.
Power Dressing in Ancient Greece and Rome
Jeri DeBrohun looks at the meanings expressed in the style of clothes and personal adornment adopted by men and women in the ancient world.
Roman Holidays
Simon Thurley, Director of the Museum of London, describes the discovery at the bottom of his garden that changed his life.
The Emergence of the Christian Witch
P.G. Maxwell-Stuart examines the impact of early Christianity on notions of magic and definitions of witchcraft.
Olympic Self-Sacrifice
Paul Cartledge explores the differences between today’s interpretation of the Olympic Games and their significance in the ancient world
The Survival of the Eastern Roman Empire
Stephen Williams and Gerard Friell analyse why Constantinople survived the barbarian onslaughts in the fifth century, whereas Rome fell.
Roman Roads
'All roads lead to Rome' – tribute to a phenomenon that held a world empire together. But who built them and how were they planned and maintained? Logan Thompson tells us more.
Amasis: The Pharaoh With No Illusions
John Ray on a ruler who mixed laddishness with mysticism in the last days of independent Egypt.
Crete's Roman Past
Annette Bingham rediscovers Roman Crete