This #ReliefWednesday we celebrate Hecate, the goddess of the crossroads and transitions. This is a votive relief to Hecate and the inscription warns against defacement of the place where the relief was located. Presumably the relief was originally located in a sanctuary to the goddess.

A few pumpkins I have carved over the years inspired by Greek vases. Hopefully you can recognise one or two. 🎃🏺 #ancientgreece #pumpkincarving #halloween

Why were witches in ancient Rome interested in the moon? 🌚🎃🎙🏺🧙‍♀️ #ancientrome #witch #halloween

Is it even podcasting about ancient Rome if there hasn’t been any swordplay or silly shenanigans? #AncientRome #History

It's a Halloween special! 🧙‍♀️🎃🏺 #ancientrome #halloween #witch sites.libsyn.com/105935/witch...

Today is publication day of this new exciting book by my friend and former colleague Steve Tuck! Please spread the word and order below.

Something to get you in the #Halloween mood. 🎃 #ancientgreece #ancientrome ancientblogger.libsyn.com/night-of-the...

I was a guest on Podcasting Amplified talking about my podcast. You can catch it on YouTube (my first video appearance!) #ancienthistoryhound #podcast #podcasting youtube.com/watch?v=IeIH...

It's important for Empires from a long time ago to network. Think I'll leave the Tauntaun cavalry to the auxilia though. #ancientrome #tauntaun #bikerscout #legion #starwars

@classicsacademy.bsky.social unsure how to pronounce 'goêteia' (will be used in an upcoming episode). Any help appreciated!

There will be another Halloween themed episode this year - to get you in the mood here's the one from last year. 🏺🎃 #halloween #ancientgreece #ancientegypt #mesopotamia sites.libsyn.com/105935/curse...

Had a great time at the weekend with Legio II Augusta (at Battles Through History). A real eagle, dromedaries and drills! #ancientrome #legion #eagle #dromedary

Bridges, Vestal Virgins and the harmful dead. It's a look at May & June in ancient Rome in the latest episode. #ancientrome #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/festi...

In the lead up to Halloween don't forget the annual 'Night of the Livy Dead' episodes on the Ancient History Hound podcast. Here's one from a few years back. 🏛🏺👻 #mesopotamia #ancienthistory #witches sites.libsyn.com/105935/re-re...

Colchester has the earliest, best preserved and also one of the longest Roman city walls in Britain. The entire wall circuit is 1¾ miles in length and it once stood up to 6 metres tall. #WallsonWednesday

The latest book by @drjeball.bsky.social has just arrived. Cannot wait to start reading! #ancientrome #tacfarinas #numidia

I have the edits for Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Greece. It's a better read than I remember, damn entertaining. Well it's entertaining me anyhow.

Hoplite helmet dedicated at Olympia (circa 460BC). The inscription indicates it was won at a victory of an Argive force against Corinth. #ancientgreece #hoplite

What's better than dancing priests in ancient Rome? How about priests dancing with shields.... 🏛🏺🕺 #ancientrome #ancienthistory #romanreligion ancientblogger.com/salii-the-da...

"If you go into the woods today....." There was certainly a surprise for Rome in the Teutoburg Forest around this time in AD 9. Listen to @drjeball.bsky.social talk all about it. #ancientrome #teutoburg open.spotify.com/episode/32Ki...

Sheep, a new goddess and an alibi for Romulus. Time for some Roman festivals in the month of April. 🐑🏺🏛🎙 #ancientrome #ancienthistoryhound ancientblogger.libsyn.com/festivals-in...

Crouching Venus as seen at the British Museum. #ancientrome #venus #sculpture

Ever wondered how clean the Roman baths were? Episode from a few years ago with a special guest. 🏺🏛🛁 #ancientrome #baths #ancienthistory open.spotify.com/episode/4zOs...

Page on my website with links to all my Pompeii content (articles, podcast episodes and videos) #pompeii #ancientrome ancientblogger.com/pompeii-read...

Eels in ancient Rome. Style on and off the menu... #ancientrome #eel #ancienthistory ancientblogger.com/eels-in-anci...

When Boudicca razed Colchester in AD60 the destruction left a distinct layer of debris. This helmet was made using helmet fragments from this layer. #ancientrome #boudicca #colchester #ancienthistory

Hercules on the big screen. #hercules #greekmythology ancientblogger.com/labouring-th...

Bronze figurine of Minerva from Umbria, Italy. #umbrian #ancienthistory #minerva

Priests dancing, plebs drinking and a musical instrument. Time for some ancient Roman festivals in the month of March #ancientrome sites.libsyn.com/105935/festi...

Had a question about eels in ancient Rome recently which reminded me of this episode with @ljtrafford.bsky.social - lots of topics discussed and was great fun. #ancientrome sites.libsyn.com/105935/inter...

Rome's dancing priests - they feature in an upcoming episode of the Ancient History Hound podcast. #ancientrome #salii ancientblogger.com/salii-the-da...

Sharks in the ancient Mediterranean?? 🏺🏛🦈 #ancientgreece #ancientrome #sharks ancientblogger.com/sharks-and-a...

A tombstone of Glykylla dating to 430-410 BC. She is depicted adjusting a bracelet whilst a maid holds a box open (perhaps she was deciding which one to put on). Tombstones such as this one foster a sense of the person. It's quite touching. #ancientgreece #tombstone #stele

[AI?]Ancient Greek shipwreck from 6th century BC found off Sicily coast | The Jerusalem Post www.jpost.com/archaeology/...

Hephaestus existed in the BC period (Before Coldplay) which is why he needed something more elaborate. #greekmythology #odyssey #homer

Parkrun in #Brighton - quite enjoy running in the rain.

Piracy in ancient Greece. #ancientgreece #pirate #ancienthistory open.spotify.com/episode/0mHv...

Bodhi, 4 years on from his adoption. We have both put a bit of weight on and have a few more grey hairs. Success!! #rescuedog #dog

Death, lettuce and women on rooftops in ancient Athens. #ancientgreece #adonis #greekmythology ancientblogger.com/the-adonia-w...

A Corinthian lekythos (circa 575 BC) depicting a warrior falling in battle. A complex composition and lots of detail. Stunning. #ancientgreece

If ever there was a Roman festival with a name which gets a double take its this one. Have a read! #ancientrome #fornacalia #ancienthistory ancientblogger.com/fornacalia-f...

Really thrilled that my second book is now published! It explores the life of Tacfarinas, a C1st AD auxiliary soldier-deserter-bandit-rebel who came to lead a revolt against #Rome in NW Africa during the early reign of Tiberius. He is a truly fascinating figure in #Roman history! 🏺AncientBlueSky

New episode out - nudity, a heated festival and a spell. It's February in ancient Rome! #ancientrome open.spotify.com/episode/1B6S...

A scene from the wedding of Peleus and Thetis on a wine bowl. Here Peleus welcomes the goddess Iris. The artist was Sophilos who has written 'Sophilos painted this' inbetween the columns. Athenian circa 580 BC. #ancientgreece #greekmythology

Great time at Italica several years ago. One day I will return!! #ancientrome #italica

Maenads and satyrs dancing on an amphora (circa 540-510 BC). Presumably this is the bit before things start to get rowdy..😄 #ancientgreece #greekmythology #maenad #satyr

A young soldier goes to war after making an offering to Nike. Athenian, circa 440 BC. #ancientgreece #hoplite

A fun day in Chichester with the Legio II Augusta #ancientrome #chichester ancientblogger.com/legio-ii-aug...

Ever wonder what the Romans got up to in Rome? The latest Ancient History Hound episode answers this and much more. #ancientrome #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/festi...

The art of archaeological frauds See the larger conversation with Dr Kenny Feder @kfed-archaeology.bsky.social on Archaeology with Flint Dibble channel YouTube: youtube.com/live/_rONPpP... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0nIU...