It’s that exhibition that Roman enthusiasts are clamouring to see.
The British Museum is rather good at themed exhibitions; the Nero one was terrific as were those featuring Pompeii, the Celts and the World of Stonehenge. When ‘Legion – Life in the Roman Army’ was first announced in the members’ newsletter, I wept bitter […]
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Bronze of Constantine’s head, Capitoline Museum, Rome. (Author photo)
In my last two books, JULIA PRIMA and EXSILIUM, I’ve taken a risk. A big risk. I’ve highlighted a very different side to the early Christians, one which many people may not have heard of. The late 4th century was a massive turning point, […]
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British Museum display (Author photo)
Probably because of various Hollywood films, it’s “general knowledge” that those nasty Romans spent all their time killing Christians.
Well, no…
Romans, for the most part, were comparatively tolerant in matters of religious belief and allowed countless religious sects, cults, saviours and redeemers to proselytise without restrictions. Most […]
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