Author Rhiannon Garth Jones has just finished Between Two Rivers, Moudhy Al-Rashid’s book about Mesopotamia, and has been absolutely entranced by what’s between two covers.

From the minute we heard about this movie, I said to my friends there was no WAY I would write a think piece about Gladiator II, let alone watch it, and yet, here we are: I've both watched and think-pieced.

Alexandra Sills runs an eye over Rhiannon Garth Jones’ forthcoming book (out on May 25th this year).

Our youngest ever contributors are concerned that Classics is dying in our state schools.

Who is responsible for the creation of art? The creator, or the inspiration.

Lisa Fortescue-Poole suggests that Plato and Eminem were asking the same questions.

Harrison Voss takes a look at the intrigue surrounding the rise of Basil I, and his swift replacement by Basilikinos.

Miri Teixeira has been enjoying a very soothing time playing this new Classics-themed video game.

A proper Christmas classic features a rather lovely Classical sub-plot. Pour yourself a mulled wine, snaffle a mince-pie and let Isabel Hood tell you a festive tale…

Did they really launch ships in the Colosseum? Did they really wear fancy breastplates?

Alexandra Sills, checks how accurately Ridley Scott’s film presents the life of a gladiator.

Both Athens and Sparta are being used to fight political wars in modern Greece, with some alarming - and some inspiring - results.

Here’s a big old list to help you with your gifting this year.

More than twenty recommendations means there is DEFINITELY something for everyone here.

Maya Hampton has done some digging and has uncovered a treasure trove of queer representation in Ancient Egyptian history!

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Our resident book reviewer runs an eye over a new book about everyone's favourite gorgon...

Alexandra Sills continues her Olympic tour with this look at the Roman influence on the games, and vice versa.

The cheaters, the gougers, the spitters and the bribers. Alexandra Sills is mixing with some right rogues!

Alexandra Sills runs a rule over the big-hitters and record-breakers in the ancient sports festival.

The Olympics had a bogglingly huge array of races. Alexandra Sills is horsing around...