From exorbitant rents to an undersupply of affordable homes, ancient societies faced some familiar-sounding problems – with serious social consequences.
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Long before industry, ancient societies were already pushing their ecosystems to the brink
Herodotus showed how human beliefs and choices affected the fate of nations. His insights are still relevant.
Huge upheavals of the land and sea were facts of life in the ancient world, just as they are today.
The Aeneas system promises ‘useful research starting points’ – and it seems to deliver.
The first mention of a pirate by name may be in a Greek book from 2,500 years ago. But sea-raiding has been around since the very first boats traversed the world’s waterways.
The Greeks and Romans figured out music and exercise go hand in hand more than 2,000 years ago – long before science backed it.
‘No kings’ would effectively be the watchword through the Roman republic’s entire history. ‘Rex’ was a word the Romans hated. It was short-hand for ‘tyranny’.
There’s nothing new about our modern obsession with playing and watching sports – they were popular in ancient Greek and Roman times too.
Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise, a scholar explains.
Based on organic residues – imperceptible to the naked eye and detectable only at a molecular level – bronze age wine consumption must be fundamentally reconsidered.
An empty tomb, yet a groundbreaking find – archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the tomb of Thutmose II, a ruler overshadowed by his powerful wife, Hatshepsut.
Trump’s coin is nothing new. In a pre-social media world, coins were the ultimate propaganda tool.
Ruling is a skilled trade, Plato argues. And like any other trade, not everyone has the talent or the training to be good at it.
Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and completely relax.
Sure, the ancients went on holidays for a rest and to cure illnesses. But they didn’t always come back healthy.
The scene shows two warships at a face-off while sharks circle in the waters below.
These burials could help answer the enduring mystery of the Khazneh, the most recognisable building in Petra.
Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded camps to emperors cleaning up rivers, there are many lessons to be learned.
In Netflix’s new series KAOS, Jeff Goldblum’s Zeus is a refreshing contemporary take on the mythical god.
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Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia
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Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University
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Honorary Research Associate, Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Archaeology and Classical Studies, Adelaide University ; School of Advanced Study, University of London
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Professor in Archaeology, University of Bristol
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Research Associate, Institute for Prehistory and Early History and Medieval Archaeology, University of Tübingen
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Professor Emerita, Classical Studies, The Open University
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Lecturer in Classical Studies, The Open University
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PhD Candidate in Classics and Archaeology, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Ancient History, Cardiff University
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Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies, The Open University
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Professor of Classics and Head of the Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University
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Assistant Professor of Classics, University of Cambridge
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Associate Professor of Greek History, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Roman Archaeology and Art, Royal Holloway, University of London