The Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain by M.C. Bishop

The Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain by M.C. Bishop

The Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain by M.C. Bishop* – And their Impact on Military History – is a short but such a good book on the infrastructure during the first centuries of the current era and also on their impact on…

Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Rome by L J Trafford

Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Rome by L J Trafford

Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Rome by L J Trafford* was such a fascinating book. She wrote it in a funny way, making it a delight to read. I had some expectations when it comes to this topic in its pre-Christian era and, while some…

A Sensory History of Ancient Warfare by Conor Whately

A Sensory History of Ancient Warfare by Conor Whately

I think it’s obvious what made me curious about A Sensory History of Ancient Warfare by Conor Whately* – Reconstructing the Physical Experience of War in the Classical World. This book offers a different view on military warfare, with a focus on what people and…