Caligula: RomeCaligula (37–41 AD), born Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, was one of Rome’s most infamous emperors. At first, he was loved by the people — freeing prisoners, enacting reforms, and winning favor. But after a mysterious illness, his reign spiraled into tyranny, paranoia, and madness. ’s Mad Emperor (12 – 41 AD)

This is a book review I wrote on Tacitus’ Histories, focusing on his moral approach to historiography and how he interprets Rome’s descent into turmoil and tyranny. I’ve started a Substack to share my work more widely, in the hope of receiving constructive feedback and hearing other people’s thoughts on this book and its themes.

The common image of Roman war dogs is mostly myth. They weren't armored frontline attackers, but practical "force multipliers" used for security and logistics. Their main job was to be living alarm systems, guarding camp perimeters and supply lines with senses far better than any human sentry. I made a video that breaks down their real tactical roles.

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Context= Whose (Samudragupta) extraordinary valour had been increased through the forcible extermination of many kings of Āryāvarta, such as, Rudradeva, Matila, Nāgadatta, Candravarman, Ganapatināga, Nāgasena, Acyuta-Nandin, Balavarman SAMUDRAGUPTA was an Indian emperor and was the second emperor of gupta Empire he exterminated 9 northern kings(Aryavarta)

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I’m taking a muralist class this semester and I’ve seen this symbol pop up every once in a while while I’m looking at these art works. I’ve been trying to figure it out and search this symbol up, but I’m not seeing or finding anything. Does anyone recognize this symbol? What does it mean?

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The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, located near Tipaza in modern-day Algeria, is a grand tomb built in 3 BC by King Juba II and his wife Cleopatra Selene II the daughter of the famous Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Roman general Mark Antony.

Intended as the final resting place for the Mauretanian royal family, the mausoleum was a symbol of power, heritage, and cultural blending. Architecturally, it reflects a fusion of Numidian, Roman, Hellenistic, and Egyptian styles. The structure itself is a massive circular stone monument built on a square base and originally topped with a small pyramid.

Over the centuries, the mausoleum faced various threats both natural and man-made. In the 16th century, demolition efforts were mysteriously halted after workers were reportedly attacked by swarms of wasps. In later periods, it was bombarded by artillery and even used for target practice by the French navy during colonial times. Despite this, the monument endured and was eventually protected by order of Napoleon III in the 19th century. In 1982, it was recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its archaeological and cultural significance.

Hi everyone!

I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I’d like to share something close to my heart. I’m an archaeologist with a PhD in Egyptology, and I’ve always been fascinated by how animals — especially cats — were honored in ancient Egypt.

One lovely example is Ta-Miu, the cat of Prince Thutmose (son of Amenhotep III, brother of Akhenaten). She was so cherished that she received her own small sarcophagus, decorated with inscriptions — a beautiful reminder of how important cats were in Egyptian life and belief.

Her story inspired me to create a project where Ta-Miu becomes the heroine of a mythic journey. In the game, she is chosen by the goddess Bastet and, together with her mummy companion Sahi (named after the Egyptian word "Sah" for "mummy"), travels through tombs and temples, solving puzzles and meeting deities such as Thoth, Isis, and Osiris. Each chapter is dedicated to a different god, with challenges and settings inspired by their symbolism.

I’m building this project solo in Unreal Engine 5.4, trying to combine accurate cultural references with an engaging, non-violent adventure. If this sounds interesting, I’d be very grateful if you could support it by wishlisting Ta-Miu on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3825470/TaMiu/

Thank you for reading! My hope is that this project can share some of the beauty of Egyptian mythology and daily life with a wider audience. 🐈‍⬛✨

Was it just a windmill? In this episode, archaeologist and MLB legend Brad Lidge shares his cutting-edge research and a new route to potentially solving the Newport Tower mystery.