Historical Articles
From Eidolon to Archaeology, Atlas Obscura to Smithsonian, here are some of my long-form articles about the ancient world.
Do You Want to Build an Icehouse?
On the refrigerated innovations of ancient rulers.
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ARCHAEOLOGY
Dura-Europos was a crossroad of cultures
HISTORY TODAY
The Greatest Library Before Alexandria
smithsonian
The Fears Behind an Ancient Border Wall
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NARRATIVELY
This Corrupt Boss Was Charged With Sexual Harassment—3,000 Years Ago
EIDOLON
What mystery novels set in Rome can tell us about the average life of your regular Quintus. Featuring interviews with Lindsey Davis, Ruth Downie, and Steven Saylor.