Your weekly ancient articles: What Really Happened at the Battle of Carrhae? By Tristan Hughes, Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:00 PM Marcus Crassus is famed as the richest man in Rome, one of the original Triumvirate with Pompey and Caesar, and also the man who met his end in the Near East while fighting the Parthians in the aftermath of the Battle of Carrhae. Carrhae, likely located near the modern city of Harran, Turkey, was a … Continued Read more »     Was Alexander the Great’s Body Destroyed by Early Christians? By Tristan Hughes, Monday, March 20, 2023 4:30 PM In 30 BC, great change was coming to the city of Alexandria. The death of Cleopatra that year signalled the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, which had begun in the late 4th century BC with Alexander the Great’s successor Ptolemy. With the dawn of Roman Alexandria, Rome acquired not just a city, but … Continued Read more »     The 10 Best Historic Sites in Peru By Peta Stamper, Saturday, March 18, 2023 12:53 PM Read more »     Latest Podcasts Listen Now Book Your History Hit Holiday ✈️   Join this five-day discovery of historic sites that take you back to the extraordinary days of ancient Rome. You will explore famous sites including the Forum and Colosseum and stay in the centrally located, four-star Hotel Ponte Sisto. You'll also discover the intriguing stories of Rome in the company of expert guide and renowned classicist Mary Beard. Please note: this tour is UK only.