Ancient History Competition 48
Which Byzantine emperor became a widower three times in a span of three and a half years? »
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Win tickets to see Emperor and Galilean
“The Iris Project in partnership with The National Theatre is delighted to be able to offer friends and supporters an opportunity to win tickets to see their new production of Ibsen’s masterpiece, Emperor and Galilean. Now playing until 10th August. Emperor and Galilean is a major play from one of the greatest playwrights of all time… and no one’s ever seen it, until now. The National Theatr... »
The end of democracy in modern Athens
Yesterday I witnessed the Greek protests in Constitution (Syntagma) square in the center of Athens. The square took its name from the chants of protesters during the uprising of the 3rd September 1843. Back then, the Greek people forced their Bavarian king, Otto, to abide by a constitution. Back then, my country was a protectorate of England, France and Russia. Today, Greece is a protectorate of t... »
The Syrian closed currency system in the Roman empire
“Most researchers believe that Egypt was the only closed currency system in the Roman world, e.g. a system in which the fluctuation of currency is restricted due to strict governmental control. In actual fact, there is another well developed closed currency system in the east, the provinces of wider Syria. The local silver coinage, the tetradrachm, was used exclusively in the markets of the ... »
Ancient history competition 47
This byzantine emperor first had the Patriarch of Constantinople whipped, blinded and paraded on a donkey in the streets of the city. Then he just… restored him to his position! Who was this emperor? »
Asia Minor Epigraphy
“Anatolian society: a joint conference, July 11-12, 2011 As previously announced, the Lexicon of Greek Personal Names and Monumenta Asia Minoris Antiqua projects are holding a joint conference in Oxford on July 11-12, 2011. Please note that the venue is now Wadham College. The theme on July 11 will be Naming in Anatolia and on July 12 Roman Phrygia. Details of speakers and topics follow belo... »