Pregnancy and childbirth in ancient Rome: Tara Mulder discusses the role of midwives and their struggles with male medical writers in the latest podcast episode. https://bit.ly/4wnXp5n

Issue 60 of Ancient History Magazine is here. Explore upcoming themes like ancient cities, Greek mythology, and Roman hygiene, plus early ideas for Messenia and the Mayan world. Share your input. https://bit.ly/4c6Ohug

The digital edition of Ancient History Magazine 60 is now available for instant delivery. https://bit.ly/4wLKHxV

Missed this earlier? A behind-the-scenes look at the Mycenaean site of Iklaina, its discoveries, and its ties to the Ancient History Podcast. Read more about this fascinating excavation. https://bit.ly/3T4PhZt

Ancient History Magazine 60 is now available. Explore revolutions in antiquity, from urban development in Mesopotamia to the spread of the alphabet. Get your copy in print or digital format. https://bit.ly/4wLKHxV

Missed this earlier? Explore the rise and fall of democracy in ancient Greece with Matthew Simonton in our newest podcast episode. Listen via the link, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon. https://bit.ly/3TvlbhK

Step into the world of Mycenaean archaeology with a firsthand account of a visit to Iklaina. Learn about its historical significance, ties to the Kingdom of Pylos, and plans for its future as an archaeological park. https://bit.ly/3T4PhZt

Missed this earlier? Explore the rise and fall of democracy in ancient Greece with Matthew Simonton in our newest podcast episode. Listen via the link. Also on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon. https://bit.ly/3TvlbhK

Ancient History Magazine 60 is now at the printer and available for pre-order. Explore revolutions in antiquity, from urban development in Mesopotamia to the spread of the alphabet. https://bit.ly/4wLKHxV

Explore the history of democracy and oligarchy in ancient Greece with Matthew Simonton. How did democracy rise—and why did it disappear? Listen to the latest podcast episode. https://opq.to/MJz59l

Missed this earlier? Egypt’s First Intermediate Period deserves more attention. Owain Williams discusses two books that helped shape Ancient History 59, revealing the collapse of the Old Kingdom and its legacy. https://tny.app/wcmq406x

Ancient History Magazine 60 is now available for pre-order. Explore revolutions in antiquity, from urban development in Mesopotamia to the rise of the hoplite in Greece. Order your copy today. https://tny.app/tgu0aq78

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Egypt’s First Intermediate Period is a crucial but often forgotten era. Owain Williams explores two books that reveal the complexities of the period. Read more here: https://tny.app/wcmq406x

Missed this earlier? Explore the Classical Maya with David Stuart in our podcast. Learn about hieroglyph decipherment and Mayan history. Available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and our site. https://tny.app/c0j9v03u

Missed this earlier? The *Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt* exhibition in Austin showcases handwritten texts from 330 BC to AD 700. Discover how papyrus, parchment, and ostraca reveal a vibrant, multilingual society. Lindsay Powell’s article explores the highlights. https://tny.app/snonmx0l

Have you ever wondered what being Christian in the Roman Empire was like? What about matters of the heart in antiquity? With Ancient History Online, you have access to our entire back catalogue. Click here to try it out for free for a week: https://bit.ly/45PaScA

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Missed this earlier? Scott Lawin Arcenas discusses stasis (political violence) in ancient Greece and its role in the era’s cultural and economic rise. Listen to the podcast. https://tny.app/jthqs95c

#OTD in 1963, the movie Cleopatra was released, starring Elizabeth Taylor. It received mixed reviews, but remains a classic in the field of historical films. You can read more about Cleopatra on the big screen through the years in AH 17: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ahm-issue-17

Missed this earlier? If you’re curious about ancient Sparta but tired of outdated takes, *A Companion to Sparta* in paperback offers 800 pages of expert analysis. A thorough guide to Spartan history, society, and legacy. https://tny.app/8zsxeni6

Missed this earlier? Edward Watts’ *The Romans* explores how the Roman state endured for 2000 years, from the foundation of Rome to the fall of Constantinople in 1204. Check it out! https://tny.app/k7nz3vmt

Discover the Classical Maya, their hieroglyphs, and reconstructing Mayan history with David Stuart in the latest episode of the podcast. https://tny.app/c0j9v03u

The *Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt* exhibition in Austin showcases papyri, parchments, and ostraca from 330 BC to AD 700, offering intimate insights into daily life, bureaucracy, and culture. It is a rare chance to explore ancient Egypt through handwritten documents.��https://tny.app/snonmx0l

#OTD in 455, emperor Petronius Maximus was killed by a mob when he tried to flee Rome before a Vandal attack. Maximus had ascended to the throne just two months prior by orchestrating the murder of Valentinian III. #RomanHistory 

Reconstruction of the Pompeii Amphitheatre. Built to house various spectacles, this was one of the first Roman amphitheatres made out of stone. It was buried by the eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 AD, along with the town. AH 13 is all about Pompeii: https://bit.ly/3Z4SgyJ

The Romans: An Interview with Edward Watts - A new blog at Ancient History: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/ancient-history-blog/the-romans-an-interview-with-edward-watts

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A New Cambridge Element, _Language and Script in Achaemenid and Hellenistic Central Asia_, by Rachel Mairs, is out now! Read for free for the next 2 weeks: cup.org/4u3Ykaz

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