Ancient History

Forma Urbis - The Ancient Marble Map of Rome

Roman fiction author, Fiona Forsyth, discusses the puzzling Forma Urbis, the ancient marble map of Rome.

The Battle of Kadesh Part Three - Clash of Empires

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, concludes his fascinating discussion on the Battle of Kadesh.

Battle of Kadesh - Part Two - The Road to War

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, continues his fascinating discussion on the Battle of Kadesh.

The Battle of Kadesh - Part One - Great Rivals

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, discusses the critical Hittite and Egyptian battle at Kadesh.

Bronze Age Pirates - The Sherden

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, takes a look at the vicious Bronze Age pirates, the Sherden.

Ancient Alamo? Blatobulgium Roman fort

Author of Roman adventure novels, Alistair Tosh, considers the fate of Roman Hill Fort, Blatobulgium in his fascinating article.

The Egyptian War Machine

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, takes a look at the make-up of the fearsome Egyptian 'war machine'.

Bronze Age Lightsabers: Did the Hittites have Iron Weapons?

Bestselling historical fiction author, Gordon Doherty, takes a light-hearted look at the Hittites use of iron during the Bronze Age.

Terror from the North - The Kashkans

Bestselling author, Gordon Doherty, looks into the ferocious tribal people who gave the Hittites a run for their money - the Kashkans.