Nephele Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 The latest issue (Feb. 2009) of BBC Knowledge magazine has a very entertaining A to Z of ancient Roman life, written by Cambridge Professor of Classics Mary Beard and titled: "What Have the Romans Ever Done for Us?" Mary Beard focuses on Pompeii: "It was just another ordinary small town, like so many across the Empire, but it demonstrates how today we still have a lot to thank the Romans for..." Each item in this glossy, 5-page spread is preceded by a letter of the alphabet ("A is for artists at work," "B is for banking," etc., through to "Z is for zoo") and includes color photographs and illustrations as well as a brief explanation of what the Romans gave us. I'm not certain where you can buy this magazine in the States. I get mine through overseas subscription. Here is their website: http://www.bbcknowledgemagazine.com -- Nephele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I always enjoy reading Beards' work, she has an interesting blog on the net. Might have to keep an eye out for this magazine sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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