Roman Soldiers, the Netty and a Brief History of the English Toilet
I don’t know what the subject says about me, but I’ve always had a fascination for the way in which innovation in sanitation has helped us to move forward. (smile) Indeed, I once gave a talk to the...
View ArticleMore Imaginative Writing
The Daily Mail has excelled itself in leading yet another media blitz on the baby skeletons found in Hambleton, Buckinghamshire. Roman prostitutes were forced to kill their own children and bury them...
View ArticleThe Tear Catcher
Learning never stops. It wasn’t until relatively recently that I heard of such a thing as a LACHRYMATORY – TEAR BOTTLE. Exactly what are they and when did they come into being? The Old Testament of...
View ArticleThe Lucky Coin
When they were clearing up at the World Trade Center an archaeological team uncovered part of an 18th century ship. They also found a coin, not in the best of condition as you can see opposite, but...
View ArticlePhallic Amulet and Crotal Bell
I once read a study by a British university that showed a good percentage of people who carried good luck charms felt that their fortunes had definitely improved. A claim that warrants further...
View ArticleThe Tatty Metal Detectorists …
or … INKED-UP SWINGERS Some of my best friends have them. Would-be prime ministers’ wives have them. Even my doctor sports a couple. So when and how did tattoos become so acceptable? At one time they...
View ArticleCoin from High Quality Forger’s Die?
I saw that the Identification and Evaluation desk of a well-known and popular UK metal detecting magazine was discussing an ‘intriguing’ Roman find, which looked as though it might be an impression...
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