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Roman coin depicting the Colosseum, dating to 223 CE✨
The information straight from the BM reads:
“Marines shaded amphitheatre spectators from the hot sun by unfurling sail-like awnings. The awning masts of Rome’s Colosseum are just visible on the coin (right), which also shows a gladiator contest. Emperors sought popularity by staging (and in the case of the emperor Commodus, even participating in) gladiatorial combats at the Colosseum. When Commodus faced a riotous Colosseum crowd, he commanded his military stagehands to slaughter them.”
You can see this baby at the British Museum’s LEGION exhibit now!
Nerds‼️It happened 🤯
Catch Flint Dibble debate Graham Hancock on the Joe Rogan Experience NOW!!!
🚨NEW PODCAST ALERT🚨
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr Jean Menzies for “That’s Ancient History” to discuss why classics is for EVERYONE. Jean does such a great job in making the world of Ancient Greece and Rome accessible over on her YouTube channel and podcast, so I couldn’t think of a better person to chat to about this topic 🫶🏼
Thank you to Jean for inviting me on, and I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed being a part of it!
I'm selling my books!!!
Hey nerds, in case you didn't know (read: in case you aren't on Instagram where I've mentioned this A LOT) I'm selling most of my books to clean out some space on my shelves. I'm doing this via a UK based app called Vinted and you guys can find my profile here: www.vinted.co.uk/member/179377470-moaninc. SO, if you have seen any books on here that you've liked the sound of and are dying for a discounted copy, please pinch my copy off of me!
You guys are the best,
Erica x
I am heartbroken to hear the news of Jennifer’s passing. Jennifer was such an incredible woman who touched so many on YouTube and in her real life. I’ve loved connecting with her over the last year and creating content together. What a privilege it is to have known such a gorgeous woman. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and closest friends during this time 💔 x
Good News!!!
Last year I asked you guys what you think I could do to make my content more wide spread and garner build a larger community. An absurd amount of you all agreed that I should repurpose my videos as podcasts and I'm happy to report that I have listened and implemented such changes!
AND SO, you guys can now listen to the Argonautica series over on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3yDATaGLuyipDgyiSe75fN
Don't worry: over the next few weeks I'll be converting my other videos into audio only episodes as well. I'll be doing this series by series and uploading in bulk, so make sure that you're following the podcast to ensure you never miss an upload :) I do also intend to expand these episodes onto all other podcast streaming services, but that ALSO takes a bit of time (new accounts, new emails, permission granting etc) so please be patient and rest assured that I'm working on it.
Thank you all for your continued support and for all the incredible advice you continue to offer. This community is AMAZING and I will never be able to properly thank you all enough x
Which historians/classics creators do you guys want to see on the channel in 2024? Let me know!! X
Who is Calypso from Greek Mythology?
Check out Cosi's take on this famous nymph over on @PropylaeaProductions !
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***XMAS CARD UPDATE***
I'm very sorry to report that all the Christmas cards are officially gone! Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm and for sliding into my emails so quickly :)
I'll be sending the cards off next week to those of you who reserved one, so do keep a look out for them in the post.
Regardless of whether you reserved a card or not, I appreciate every single person who has subscribed to this channel. You all truly are the best x
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