A brief introductory guide to wine and winemaking in the Roman period.

Discovery of "whistling" sling bullets in the Roman siege works at Burnswark, Scotland.

Find out how much the soldiers of Rome were paid and whether they really were paid in salt?

"Kitchenalia" introduces objects from different historical periods, discovers a bit about their history and how each was made. We look at how, through our practical experiments, we have learnt to best use them, and offer some recipes for you to try at home. Today's object is the Roman testum.

"Kitchenalia" introduces objects from different historical periods, discovers a bit about their history and how each was made. We look at how, through our practical experiments, we have learnt to best use them, and offer some recipes for you to try at home. Today's object is the Roman mortarium.

"Kitchenalia" introduces objects from different historical periods, discovers a bit about their history and how each was made. We look at how, through our practical experiments, we have learnt to best use them, and offer some recipes for you to try at home. Today's object is the Roman glirarium.

A brief history of the mysterious plant named silphium famed for its flavour in ancient cuisine.

A brief guide to who was the Roman soldier's god Mithras and the history of this eastern deity.

Part Four of "How to: Build a replica Cannon" explores how to recreate the different projectiles fired from guns in the Age of Sail.

Discover the origins of the tradition of wassailing, typically celebrated on Twelfth Night.

Part Three of "How to: Build a replica Cannon" explores how to make a lightweight, portable gun carriage from the Age of Sail.

A brief history of the use of sweet chestnuts in cooking.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius erupted burying Pompeii and Herculaneum, two ancient Roman towns on the Bay of Naples, in volcanic rock and ash. But when did this happen?

Part Two of a six part series on "How to: Build a Cannon" from the Age of Sail explores how to build a lightweight, portable gun barrel.

Winners at the ancient Greek Olympic Games were awarded olive wreaths unlike the medals of today.

Part One of a six part guide on "How to: Build a Cannon" explores the background and history of naval guns in the Age of Sail.

Dispelling the myth that Victorian women frequently fainted just because they wore corsets.

Uncover the truth about the Wicker Man and its historical origins. Explore the myths and realities surrounding the Wicker Man's use.

Does modern archaeology, linguistics and genetics still support theories of an Anglo-Saxon invasion of post-Roman Britain.

Was Constantine I, known as the Great, the first Roman Emperor to openly profess Christianity.