A Roman submerged port structure discovered off Asini in the Argolid, with foundations of several piers and docks www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2026/04/a...

Day FOUR of #Glass-tonbury, our experiment @butserancientfarm.co.uk where we try to recreate Roman window glass. 🔥🍷 We have a parallel experiment running where we try to find out how many near-identical pictures of hot things we can post on Bluesky before we get complaints. 😬😳 Let's see.... 🧵👇

Ancient Roman gemstone with grasshopper chariot - Boing Boing boingboing.net/2026/03/27/a...

New episode out. How did the agoge and syssitia give Spartans an advantage in battle and how good were they exactly? #sparta #ancientgreece sites.libsyn.com/105935/spart...

March 26, 375 CE: Honoria, a 30-year-old mom is buried in the city of Salona (Croatia). She is buried in the sarcophagus with her parvula ("little girl") who died earlier—likely after childbirth (CIL III, 9506). mappola.eu/index.php/20... 0.5-2% of Roman women died in childbirth (versus 0.01 today).

New Sparta episode dropping this week on the Ancient History Hound podcast. #sparta #ancientgreece #hoplite

It is sometimes astounding to see the evidence of how skilled #Roman glassmakers could be... 🏺 #AncientBlueSky

Boar on a plate from Rhodes (circa 600 BC). Quite the character!! #ancientgreece #boar #rhodes

Got a burning question about the Roman military? 🗡️🗡️ We’ve got special guest @ancientblogger.bsky.social (AKA Neil from Ancient History Hound podcast), joining us to explore the weird & wonderful side of life in the legions! Comment below or email us your questions. #ancientrome #ancientbluesky

✨Special Episode - Swords and Cinema with Dr Jeremiah McCall ✨ We’re thrilled to chat with Dr Jeremiah McCall all about the depiction of the Roman military and battle scenes in all your favourite Roman movies and TV shows. You will need your popcorn for this special episode!

Had a wonderful afternoon volunteering at a school in Hove. Chatted with two classes about ancient Rome and had some great questions. Shoutout to the teachers and LPAs, you are amazing! (Photos taken by the school and cleared for posting). #ancientrome #hove #schoolvisit #brighton

Tomb plate belonging to a centurion of the First Italic Legion discovered at Nove www.heritagedaily.com/2026/02/tomb...

First of three episodes about Sparta is now out. In these I'll be weighing up what we know about Sparta versus common depictions of it. Up first is the Spartan education system, communal mess and Krypteia. #sparta #ancientgreece #krypteia #agoge #syssitia sites.libsyn.com/105935/spart...

Having a cuppa at a cafe in Brighton called Boudica. Lovely place, but perhaps a different tshirt the next time I pop in 😄 #brighton #boudicca #ancientrome

Remains of the Roman amphitheatre at Chester

In ancient Rome February was a time for purification, grab a cuppa and have a listen! #ancientrome #february #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/festi...

Have an upcoming school volunteering day, been asked to talk about the later Roman empire. This is my slide image for the 3rd century AD #ancientrome #brighton

A recreated Roman watchtower from Burgsalach on the German frontier. Similar structures existed across the Gask Ridge in Perthshire

I've got lots of researched content from my podcast epsiodes and articles from my old website. I wondered if this could form a book of random articles/essays about the ancient world. Thoughts from publishers welcome (though not expected) 😄🏺📖

Neck amphora from Athens, dated to circa 700BC. A chariot procession ensues whilst on the neck whilst a lion attacks a deer. #ancientgreece #ancienthistory

Ever wondered what Roman religion was like *before* they meet the Greeks? This is a fascinating side to early Roman history and we chat about what we do know and what we can know when it comes to truly Roman practices in relation to the gods.

A beautiful Byzantine necklace (dated C6-7th AD), made of amethyst, glass, & gold beads linked by delicate gold thread. A lovely piece of ancient jewellery! (📷 NY Met Museum) #AncientBlueSky

✨Gladiators!✨ If you’re in the UK and have been keen to catch us in the National Geographic documentary ‘Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World’ you’re in luck as it’s out now!

Christians, eruptions, rivalries and problems with his boss. An episode, or 'Plinysode', about Pliny the Younger. #pliny #ancientrome #ancienthistoryhound #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/pliny...

Remains of a war elephant and catapult ammunition from the Second Punic War found in Córdoba, a unique discovery in Europe www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2026/01/r...

Would getting a baseball cap with the Ancient History Hound logo on it to wear in Rome be indulgent? Yes. Will I be looking to do it anyway? Also yes. #rome #ancientrome #ancienthistoryhound

Fortlet -still one of my favourite words!

Find out what's in store for the Ancient History Hound podcast in 2026. Looking at you Sparta. #ancientgreece #ancientrome #sparta #ancienthistory

Pics from a couple of visits to schools in Brighton & Hove. Been volunteering for 10 years and it's great to support teachers and help Year 3s with their ancient Rome topics. #ancientrome #brighton #schoolvisit #volunteering

✨The Chariot Race✨ This chariot race is part of the famously large mosaic found in Britain called the Horkstow mosaic. Featuring all the thrill of chariot racing including the spina (central island) and the metea (turning points). Happy #MosaicMonday indeed! #AncientBluesky

Ever wonder what Romans got up to in January? Here's an episode on the festivals in January and a bit about the Roman calendar. #ancientrome #festival #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/festi...

✨The dance of the maenads✨ This is one of four reliefs depicting maenads dancing held by the Museo del Prado. The exceptional detail and sense of flowing movement is simply exquisite.

How do you get into Roman armour? This works for me 😄 #ancientrome

Christmas may be over but the celebrations continue! "The Romans II - Wedding Belles"👰🏻‍♀️ And it's very much what you might expect...a quick sheep sacrifice & some rude jokes, plus the flourish of a flame-coloured cape.🔥 #ancientrome #classicsteacher #sensory #ancientbluesky #skystorians #classics

Here's part 2 of the @partialhistorians.bsky.social episode I guested on where we discussed the spaces of Regal Rome. It includes a structure which I argue was the most important for Rome's growth. #ancientrome #rome sites.libsyn.com/105935/explo...

I'll be covering some misconceptions about Sparta in an upcoming episide of the Ancient History Hound podcast. Suggestions or questions welcome! #sparta #ancientgreece

✨Glass mosaic bowl✨ The provenance is uncertain, but this beautiful bowl is said to be from ancient Beroea (modern Aleppo) in Syria. This stunning mosaic bowl is thought to date somewhere within the C1st BCE and C1st CE. #MosaicMonday #AncientRome #AncientSyria

Back in 2024 I guested on @partialhistorians.bsky.social talking about the spaces in Regal Rome over the course of two episodes. Had a great time and you can listen to me chat with the Drs, here's episode 1. #ancientrome #ancienthistory #romulus #rome sites.libsyn.com/105935/explo...

✨Special Episode - Camillus with Marc Hyden✨ Marcus Furius Camillus was a stand out figure in the early days of the 4th century BCE. And he’s currently very much a feature in our ‘From the Foundation of the City’ series.

Archaeologists probe ancient Roman army camp: ‘Possibly the largest in Belgium’ | VRT NWS: news www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/20...

In Episode 1, @ancientblogger.bsky.social, explores how Skyrim provided routine and escape during one of life's difficult chapters. Which game has been there for you when you needed it most? #GamingPodcast #Skyrim

Loved recording this episode with @ancientblogger.bsky.social, all about the Northwest African bandit-turned-rebel Tacfarinas!

As it's on the horizon here's an episode all about the origins of the Saturnalia and what went on. #ancientrome #saturnalia sites.libsyn.com/105935/the-s...

✨A woman makes an offering✨ This #FrescoFriday we travel to the Villa San Marco in Stabiae to enjoy this beautiful depiction of a woman carrying a tray that has food an implements associated with making a ritual offering. Photo credit to @chapps.bsky.social ☺️

✨The gaze is here✨ Things have taken a turn at the Partial Historians HQ with Dr G transforming into Medusa and Dr Rad frozen in time and space. Let’s hope we can shake off this situation before our next episode release 👀👀 #AncientRome #AncientGreece #Medusa #Mythology

New episode out featuring @drjeball.bsky.social - time to talk about Tacfarinas! #ancientrome #tacfarinas sites.libsyn.com/105935/tacfa...

On the trail of antiquity: 2,000 km in a Roman boat to the Black Sea | YACHT www.yacht.de/en/travel-an...

Going back to school this week helping Year 3s with their ancient Rome topic. Been volunteering at one school in #Brighton for over 10 years. Here's a couple of photos (released by the school) from previous visits. #ancientrome #school #schoolvisit

Gladiator helmets from Pompeii. A Thraex (with a palm tree), Murmillo (with scenes from the capture of Troy) and a Provocator. #gladiator #pompeii #ancientrome

Here's the first episode in a miniseries on ancient Sicily. I begin with an overview of the island and the arrival of the Phoenicians and the Greeks. #ancientgreece #sicily #phoenician sites.libsyn.com/105935/ancie...