This page lists all of the articles that have been published on this website in reverse chronological order, so with the newest material listed first.
Size of war elephants
War elephants are among the most impressive assets of ancient armies, but how big were these creatures?
Far Cry Primal
Making friends
The fourth part in my on-going adventures in Far Cry Primal. I play through the game and offer archaeological commentary.
Far Cry Primal
Spirit guide
Part three in my on-going series on Far Cry Primal, where I play through the game and offer commentary.
Far Cry Primal
Rescue
The second part in my series on Far Cry Primal, where I play through the game and offer commentary.
Far Cry Primal
Tutorial Land
Join me as I play through Far Cry Primal and offer some archaeological commentary along the way.
The Athenian tyrant-killers
A statue group currently in Naples serves as the start of a brief discussion of tyranny in ancient Athens.
Greeks bearing arms
A brief look at a depiction of an armed youth on the inside of a beautiful red-figure cup from Rhodes.
The Minotaur
The Minotaur, a half-bull creature that roamed the labyrinth of Knossos, is perhaps the best-known element of the myths surrounding the Athenian hero Theseus.
A statue of M. Nonius Balbus
A look at the equestrian statue of Marcus Nonius Balbus that is currently on display at the archaeological museum of Naples.
Immortals (2011)
An interesting modern take on the story of Theseus that, sadly, has little to do with the original tale.