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Ancient History Magazine

The leading magazine on the culture, society, and politics of the ancient world. It is aimed at a casual, but informed audience.

Ancient History magazine is a paper periodical published every two months by Karwansaray Publishers and distributed globally. The magazine deals with the culture, society, and politics of the ancient world. The magazine is edited by Owain Williams. Each issue is devoted to a particular theme, such as ancient explorers, food in the ancient world, Athens in the fourth century BC, slaves and serfs, a

nd more. In addition, each issue contains a number of non-theme-related articles. Karwansaray Publishers also publishes three other magazines that may be of interest to you: Ancient Warfare, Medieval World: Culture and Conflict, and Wargames Soldiers & Strategy. Aside from the paper editions, digital versions of all of our magazines are also available for purchase.

26/11/2024

The ancient Egyptians were very concerned with the afterlife – so much so that it also permeated their leisurely activities. Mehen and Senet, two popular board games, were deeply connected to mythology and the afterlife. Read about it in AH 34: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ahm-issue-35

25/11/2024

Back issue spotlight: This week, we’ll be taking a look at issue 34 of Ancient History Magazine. Have you ever wondered what the ancients did in their free time? Find out all about fun, games, and relaxation in antiquity in AH 34, available here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ahm-issue-35

23/11/2024

Prostitution was common in the Roman world. Despite the social stigma that came along with it, many people worked in brothels, called lupanaria. How did these brothels operate? Find out in AH 52, available here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

22/11/2024

What did the Arabian Peninsula look like from a religious perspective before the time of Muhammad? The evidence is not abundant, but we can nevertheless ascertain a fair bit about pre-Islamic Arabian religions. Read about it in AH 52: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

21/11/2024

Also in AH 52: Andromache Karanika explores the involvement and participation of women in music in ancient Greece - as singers, dancers, poets, musicians, and more. Get your copy of the new issue here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

20/11/2024

Ramesses III was a highly successful pharaoh, strengthening Egypt and defeating its enemies on the battlefield. In the end, though, it would be an enemy from within that ended his reign: a royal conspiracy. Read the story in AH 52: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

20/11/2024

Josiah Osgood Recommends Five Books on Roman History - A new blog at Ancient History: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/ancient-history-blog/josiah-osgood-recommends-five-books-on-roman-history?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_content=josiah-osgood-recommends-five-books-on-roman-history&utm_medium=fb&utm_term=ahm

19/11/2024

In ancient mythology, Orpheus was associated with the afterlife, because of the story of him travelling to the underworld to rescue his wife, Eurydice. Consequently, he was connected to esoteric rituals. Read about the Orphic mysteries in AH 52: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

18/11/2024

This is the Trundholm Sun Chariot, a sculpture dated to ca. 1500-1300 BC. It gives insight into the sun worship which was practiced in Bronze Age Denmark. But what did chariots have to do with it? Find out in AH 52, available here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

17/11/2024

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16/11/2024

Now available: A3 print: A Roman taberna ! https://tny.app/ivo4qrg0

16/11/2024

Also in AH 52: Editor Owain Williams looks at the 2022 historical fantasy novel ‘Against All Gods’ by Miles Cameron, and explores how the book draws from the history and mythology of the Bronze Age Mediterranean. Check out AH 52 for the full article: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

15/11/2024

Now available: A3 print: 2nd century AD Londinium ! https://tny.app/nojm1rvr

15/11/2024

During Late Antiquity, Roman North Africa became engulfed in religious violence. One of these conflicts was the Donatist controversy, which saw Christians (violently) clashing over doctrinal and theological issues. More about this in AH 52: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

14/11/2024

Before becoming emperor, Septimius Severus’ base of power was located in North Africa, where he was born. During his reign, he paid special attention to the region, including building projects in the city of Lepcis Magna. AH 52 has the story: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

13/11/2024

Why was North Africa so important to the Roman Empire? Much of the reason for this lies in the fact that the region was a prominent agricultural producer, providing food for the people of Rome. More on North African agriculture in AH 52: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

12/11/2024

For the Romans, North Africa was an important frontier: a buffer zone between the Mediterranean and the vast deserts of Africa. Because of this, they invested heavily into fortifying the limes in this region. Read the full article in AH 52: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

11/11/2024

Good news for fans of Ancient History Magazine: issue 52 is now available for pre-order! In this issue, we explore Roman North Africa, with its densely populated cities, powerful military fortresses, and prosperous farmlands. Get your copy here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-history-magazine-52

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