Comments for Love of History http://loveofhistory.com A historical perspective of current events Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:54:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Comment on The grave of Alexander the Great has NOT been found by IndianYug http://loveofhistory.com/the-grave-of-alexander-the-great-has-not-been-found/#comment-30950 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:54:59 +0000 http://loveofhistory.com/?p=3474#comment-30950 The Egyptian Supreme Council for Antiquities has officially recognized over 140 search attempts for Alexander’s tomb.[9] Mahmoud el-Falaki (1815-1885), who compiled the map of ancient Alexandria, believed Alexander’s tomb is in the center of Alexandria, at the intersection of the Via Canopica (modern Horreya Avenue) and the ancient street labeled R5. Visit us for Indian History

]]> Comment on What jobs can you do with an Ancient History or Classics degree? by Abi Scott http://loveofhistory.com/what-jobs-can-you-get-with-an-ancient-history-and-classics-degree/#comment-30946 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:36:24 +0000 http://constantinakatsari.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-30946 I’m 15 and I love Ancient History. I keep changing my mind about doing at University because my mum said do something useful. She did Marine Biology but she can’t do anything with it. So I want to make sure a get a degree in something useful. I also like events organising/planning and marketing and PR. So I don’t really know what to do. I am also going to stuffy psychology at A Level.

]]> Comment on What jobs can you do with an Ancient History or Classics degree? by Ryan Redwheel http://loveofhistory.com/what-jobs-can-you-get-with-an-ancient-history-and-classics-degree/#comment-30943 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:47:00 +0000 http://constantinakatsari.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-30943 If teaching is merely a ‘vocation’, then the study of the classics is a hobby.

]]> Comment on The boldest reformers in the Roman Empire: Diocletian and Constantine by Brian Jones http://loveofhistory.com/the-boldest-reformers-in-the-roman-empire-diocletian-and-constantine/#comment-30863 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:57:03 +0000 http://loveofhistory.com/?p=3602#comment-30863 How did Commodus do as emperor? I just watched this new Netflix show called Roman Empire: Reign of Blood. He didn’t seem to do too well in that show, at least not as well as his father Marcus Aurelius did.

Here’s the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDHgU6ixzwk

Would love to hear your thoughts on the show. It’s one of those docu-dramas, but the reenactments are impressively done.

]]> Comment on What jobs can you do with an Ancient History or Classics degree? by Jithmi http://loveofhistory.com/what-jobs-can-you-get-with-an-ancient-history-and-classics-degree/#comment-30125 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:40:26 +0000 http://constantinakatsari.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-30125 Hi,i am studying western classics and history because i loved the subject.but what everyone would be asking is ” what will you be doing with that subject?” “how will it help professionally help?”. all these questions disheartened me.but yes this was a ray of hope.and yes at the same time i have an idea of studying for human resources.im glad that western classics and ancient history can relate that.Thank you!

]]> Comment on What jobs can you do with an Ancient History or Classics degree? by Joan http://loveofhistory.com/what-jobs-can-you-get-with-an-ancient-history-and-classics-degree/#comment-30002 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:46:20 +0000 http://constantinakatsari.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-30002 Hello, everyone.
Although it hasn’t been too long since started my high school career, I am very interested in pursuing a Classics degree for I have always loved the wisdom of the time’s philosophers, the literature, and the mythology. In addition, there were beloved books, my ambition for learning more languages, and my dream to travel the world some day. There is all that passion I have for the ancient civilizations, but my family is unconvinced about letting me learn Latin and Ancient Greek. They insist that Latin and Ancient Greek are a dead language, learning these languages won’t help me on the SAT, among other things.
Since I love to learn more languages and because I want to take the AP Latin exam, in which much of it is in Latin, I am wishing with all my heart that I will gather enough money to be able to pay for the online classes, since Latin isn’t offered at my school. Can anyone help me convince my parents to let me learn Latin and Ancient Greek?

]]> Comment on What jobs can you do with an Ancient History or Classics degree? by Sophie Jackson http://loveofhistory.com/what-jobs-can-you-get-with-an-ancient-history-and-classics-degree/#comment-29856 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:36:13 +0000 http://constantinakatsari.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-29856 I have an MA in Ancient History from Newcastle University and I’m still struggling to find a job. I was thinking about becoming an archivist but it costs almost £9000 to get a degree in the field and no one will hire you without one. I am truly stuck for ideas.

]]> Comment on Reflections of a former academic by Charlotte http://loveofhistory.com/reflections-of-a-former-academic/#comment-29826 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:04:50 +0000 http://loveofhistory.com/?p=3639#comment-29826 I found this very motivating. I just left a comment on ‘What Jobs can you do with an Ancient History or Classics Degree?’ about how I need some direction of my next steps. Considering your own academic background, outlook and entrepreneurial achievements I feel as though we have a lot in common and I only wish I had known you whilst I was running my company!!! I need a bit of direction and am feeling slightly lost right now in which way I should go.

]]> Comment on What jobs can you do with an Ancient History or Classics degree? by Charlotte http://loveofhistory.com/what-jobs-can-you-get-with-an-ancient-history-and-classics-degree/#comment-29825 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:45:15 +0000 http://constantinakatsari.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-29825 I found this thread very interesting! I realise it is a few years old now but I wanted to get a feel for what career options I might have. I took a look at the options suggested to see what might suit me, because I actually already went for the option of setting up my own company on graduation (so was very interested that was a suggestion).

I graduated 2011 with a 1st class Ancient World (Classics, History & Archaeology combined) degree from UCL. I was three years older than most graduates and had a lot of working experience and drive and felt it was right for me to start something up myself. Sadly, after 3.5years, I have had to close my company and so essentially it’s back to the drawing board on a career. I think it’s likely I’ll have another go at setting up my own company in the future but due to being self employed I have not been eligible to get a mortgage and at my age REALLY need to move out now and start earning something decent!!!! I live in Surrey and due to the house prices here I really need a salary of 30k+ to be able to get a mortgage for a 1 bed flat.

I loved my degree sooo much and would really enjoy something related, but there really isn’t much out there to do with the ancient world per say unless I create my own role (which I may just do some day). I’ve been to a lot of interviews since closing my company and keep getting told that, as a previous MD and 1st class graduate, I’m over qualified… Yet higher paid roles are too specific in differing fields that I do not have enough direct experience for. I’m finding myself pretty stuck. I’m overqualified to go for graduate roles and completely ‘start again’ but finding I’m under qualified in most industries for a more senior role…

At the moment I’m torn between business development, politics, film production or something to do with the corporate side of museums (the dream would be the British Museum). all very different, I know. I feel like networking is the way forward but have no clear path/choice to choose from or chase to be able to make a start… Know anyone who might be a good contact for my unusual skill set?

P.S thelondonartscene who is/was your partner from UCL Classics, I’m sure I was in his/her department the same year? It was a small department, I bet we knew one another…!

]]> Comment on Ancient Artifacts from the Erotic Museum in Paris by Erik Von Norden http://loveofhistory.com/ancient-artifacts-from-the-erotic-museum-in-paris/#comment-29502 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:13:19 +0000 http://loveofhistory.com/?p=3612#comment-29502 I enjoyed this, and your other posts, particularly those on ancient Greece. I have written blog posts on the ancient world, especially one on the Antikythera Mechanism which you might find interesting: http://www.theoryofirony.com/?s=antikythera&submit=Go. In any event, keep up the good work!

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