The Life of Antoninus Pius

It seems that there is a new book about Mons Graupius, the famous battle in Scotland where the Roman army of Agricola defeated the Caledonia...

I was amazed to discover that Ephesus is not yet a World Heritage Site. In fact, the ancient town of Ephesus has been on UNESCO 's tenta...

I have often heard people say: "I don't know anything about Art, but I know what I like." Such people enjoy art. But they woul...

It is Easter again, so (following the tradition set in previous years ) it is time for an Easter post, and what better subject for a Roman e...

When does a book become out-of-date? I recently followed an amusing exchange of views on the Roman Army Talk forum. A lurker can often turn...

No sooner have we celebrated the career of the wonderful Jean Simmons, than news arrives of the passing of talented historical illustrator R...

Jean Simmons has died at the age of 80. The wonderful English actress, who came to Hollywood in the 1950s, starred in such memorable epics a...

Happy New Year! During the holiday break, I came across a report in The Largs & Millport Weekly News , a major source of information for...

Things are hotting up for the keenly-awaited cinematic version of Eagle of the Ninth. Production company Focus Features have announced tha...

Scholars are sometimes tempted to step outside their area of expertise. This is almost always ill-advised. I recently attended a public lect...