On Friday 6th September, The Times ran a piece on a recent archaeological project examining the Iron Age hillfort of Ham Hill, near Yeovil in Somerset (‘Diggers find signs of Roman massacre’, p. 21). In it, it was reported how victims had been disarticulated, stripped of their flesh and had their remains displayed on the ramparts. Marcus Brittain,…
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The Ides of April By Lindsay Davis
Roman History is definitely not my thing. Not even Russell Crowe in Gladiator could do it for me – and neither could it take away the childhood trauma of watching three hours of Fall of The Roman Empire. Murder and Crime fiction is not my usual choice either, so this book is certainly not one that would actually…
A Chat With the Police History Society
Mike Vince (MBE MA) joined Thames Valley Police in 1973 and served in Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Police Headquarters, Kidlington. During his 30 years of predominantly uniform service, he carried out; foot patrols, a stint as an emergency response vehicle officer, dealt with licensing and firearm certificate enquiries, and supervised patrols as a Sergeant and…
The Beast in the Jungle by Louis Bayard
7 Step into the depths of the Amazon Rainforest and discover a hidden world detached from civilization, A swarming tropic ridden with new life forms, curious tribes, disease and uncharted territory. Amongst the natural world, a…
EXCLUSIVE US GIVEAWAY: WIN Signed Copy of Je Anne Boleyn & ‘B’ Necklace
September 13, 2014 February 14, 2016 by HistoricalHoney Here is your exclusive change to win a signed copy of the outstanding new release ‘Je Anne Boleyn‘ by Sandra Vasoli along with your very own Anne Boleyn ‘B’ necklace – perfect for any Tudor or… Read More
The Cutting Edge of History
When one hears the term ‘Martial Arts’, a number of images leap into the mind. They can range from a headband-clad Carl Douglas on Top of the Pops (circa 1974), a blood-scratched Bruce Lee with some Nunchakus, right over to Jet Li laying down the law in Hollywood. While that is a rich legacy –…
How well would you do in your History SAT?
by Annabelle If you’ve never taken the test then here is your chance to see just how well you would do in your History SAT? If you have, then lets see what you remember… [rapid_quiz question=”The Maya of Mesoamerica are best known for their achievements in:” answer=”Mathematics and astronomy” options=”Ship building and navigation|Mathematics and astronomy|Animal…
The Fierce And Feisty Roman Julias
They say behind every great man is a great woman and the Roman Empire was no exception! Roman women in particular were a truly fierce lot and their ambitions, particularly among the ruling families, dictated the rise and fall of many an emperor. The Julias were a particularly fierce bunch, known for their political prowess…
The CORRECT path to getting a Job in a Museum
For many people working in a museum, surrounded by history, is the ultimate career goal. But as awesome as it sounds, it is a notoriously highly competitive industry to ‘break’. I work in a museum, and…
Exclusive From No.1 London: Wellington’s Women
Ask most people about the women in the Duke of Wellington’s life and they’ll mention the notorious courtesan, Harriet Wilson (“Publish and be damned.”). Some may even be able to tell you that the Dukes’ wife was named Catherine Pakenham, but that she was more commonly known as Kitty. However, there were many more contemporary…