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Articles in the General Interest category

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Recent General Interest Articles

Ancient Medicine

This second edition of Ancient Medicines has been updated with key discoveries made since the publication of Nutton's first comprehensive survey of the medicine of the ancient world. Important texts discovered in recent finds of papyri and manuscripts alongside new research on Rufus and Galen, make this book required reading.

Praise for the 1st Edition (2004)

'This book is an essential tool for anyone interested in the history of Western medicine.' - Biblical Theology Bulletin
A Video Tour of Ancient Rome

Scholars have come together to create a comprehensive digital reconstruction of Rome in 320 AD in the 'Rome Reborn' project. We were hypnotized by this video, which offers a fascinating glimpse of what Rome looked like in its heyday.
Wall Maps for the Ancient World

Wall Maps for the Ancient World are a series of seven maps from Ancient Egypt to the world of the New Testament, available individually or as a complete set. With rich geographic detail and visual clarity, these maps offer invaluable aid to students of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern worlds and their teachers.

Available now for the first time as e-books, these maps can be viewed on your computer or tablet in high resolution detail. View our online catalog to find out more.
Cicero and the Catilinarian Conspiracy Reviewed

Cicero and the Catilinarian Conspiracy has been reviewed by Lydia Haile Fassett, one of our followers on twitter.
Go Green with Routledge eBooks!

Did you know that Routledge offers books in earth-friendly electronic editions? Many of our titles are also available to course instructors as complimentary e-inspection copies. Click here to find out more!
Article on Ancient Graffiti in Smithsonian Magazine

July’s Smithsonian magazine featured a fascinating article about how we can increase our understanding of historical periods by studying ancient graffiti. Read the full article.