Ancient History Magazine

Editor-in-chief: Jasper Oorthuys Editor: Sandra Alvarez Image and production editor: Lauren van Zoonen Proofreading: Naomi Munts Design & Media: Christianne C. Beall Contributors: Jo Ball, Andreas Charalambous, Murray Dahm, Russell Dewhurst, Dan Diff

Constructed on the orders of the emperor Hadrian in AD 122, as of writing this in 2022, Hadrian’s Wall has remained a part of the English landscape for 1900 years. Across the centuries, through political collapse, plagues, wars, and fundamental indus

The panoply of a ‘Sea Peoples’ warrior is illustrated on this bronze ‘ingot god’ figurine from Enkomi in Cyprus as well as on Sardinian or Shardanu ‘bronzetti’ warrior figurines. It includes a horned helmet, a round shield, and a spear held aloft. As

At the start of Hadrian’s reign, Britannia was restless, and “the Britons could not be kept under Roman sway” (Historia Augusta, “Hadrian,” 5.2). The Brigantes of northern Britain may have instigated a rebellion. The Roman response is revealed on sur

The Wall in Britain may have been designed, in whole or in part, by Hadrian himself. Architecture was certainly a passion of Hadrian’s. “He built public buildings in all places and without number,” writes his Roman biographer (Historia Augusta, “Hadr

Much of the magic mentioned here was meant to control others, usually in a negative way, or to protect the owner. Some magic was designed for control of a different kind, designed to engender affection. Such ‘love spells’ have been found throughout t

In the kitchens of the Roman elite, it was customary to use pepper in sweet recipes. I promise you an exciting flavour combination in this Roman dessert. » 400 ml whole milk» 4 tbsp honey» 4 eggs» Black or long pepper Put milk and honey in a bowl and

By Matthew SymondsBloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2021ISBN: 978-1350105348 Hadrian’s Wall: Creating Division examines the impact and importance of the wall during its three centuries of active use. Symonds shows evidence that Hadrian’s Wall was in fact a

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