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The very short tunic
Fashion faux pas in ancient Rome
Jun 2026
How short is too short for a tunic? This month we look at fashion in ancient Rome and the surrounds, and the sartorial choices that raised an eyebrow or two.
The empty clay uterus
Birth control in antiquity
May 2026
Given a choice, how many women would put their hands up, and say, pick me, pick me, I want to have 13 children!? We look at contraception in antiquity, and the droll advice that came with it.
The scapegoat
Ritual sacrifice in Second Temple Jerusalem
Apr 2026
Second temple Jerusalem was a place of music, trade and shared food! We take a walk through the complex (including the forbidden places) and chase the scapegoat out the eastern doorway.