Category: Ancient History
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The Stuff of Dreams and Exploitation: From Lapis Lazuli to Louis Vuitton
In which we trace the history of luxury.
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Cymbeline: Shakespeare and the Search for National Identity
A diversion in which we examine Shakespeare’s Cymbeline and its commentary on the conception of British nationhood.
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A History of British Architecture: Roman Britain 43AD to 410AD
A meander through the history of British Architecture by era. Part 2 Roman Britain.
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A History of British Architecture: Prehistoric Britain c.3800 BCE to 43 AD
A meander through the history of British Architecture by era. Part 1 Prehistoric Britain.
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I Am Ashurbanipal exhibition at the British Museum review ****
I Am Ashurbanipal King of the World, King of Assyria British Museum, 15th February 2019 Crikey. Those Assyrians had a way with reliefs carved in gypsum/alabaster. Even if it was primarily all in the service of terrifying aggrandisement. The King hunting, the King and his soldiers slaying his enemies, the…
At Home He Feels Like A Tourist 