Glassware from Roman Egypt at Begram (Afghanistan) and the Red Sea trade
In the period of the early Roman Empire, the Mediterranean basin and south Asia were connected by vast and complex networks of long-distance travel and commerce. The itineraries given in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (maritime) and Parthian stations (overland) are not necessarily routes to be followed by a single merchant with a single cargo from beginning to end
Towards a fuller, more nuanced narrative of Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age Britain 2500
This contribution will focus mainly on the period 2500
Amber in the Ancient Near East
In ancient India and Egypt, it was burned as incense, believed to purify temples and palaces. From antiquity, people have believed that amber has healing properties.
Glass in the Roman Empire: History, Technology, and Typology
The Hellenistic society seems to have given less emphasis to glass than metal ware and pottery, but it still provided enough support to allow continuation of the trade on a smaller scale.
The iconography of ancient Greek and Roman jewellery
Many books – and countless introductions – have been written about ancient jewellery, covering its techniques, styles and history. None of these sources, however, provides an insight into the iconography and symbolism of these jewels to any considerable degree.