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On the trail of an emperor, a rebel, and a lion

28 October 2021 By Lindsay Powell

To research his latest book, historian Lindsay Powell set out on the trail of the rebel leader who, in AD132, led an uprising of the Jewish people against the Roman Emperor. Who was Bar Kokhba? And what caused the war? For my latest book I wanted to tell the true story of the consequential clash […]

Bar Kokhba by Lindsay Powell

13 October 2021 By Editor

In AD132 the bloody struggle between two strong-willed leaders over who would rule a nation began. One was Hadrian, the cosmopolitan ruler of the vast Roman Empire, then at its zenith, who some regarded as divine; the other was Shim’on, a Jewish military leader in a district of a minor province, who some believed to […]

Eat, drink, and be merry the Pompeian way

1 December 2019 By Lindsay Powell

Historian Lindsay Powell reports on an exhibition in Oxford which shows, through images and objects from Pompeii, the variety of the Roman diet and the places associated with its preparation and consumption, from filthy kitchens to elaborate banquets. “Vivamus, moriendum est” – “let us live, for we must die” – the effusive Vibius Gallus is recorded […]

Historia Q&A: Lindsay Powell

9 September 2018 By Editor

Lindsay Powell

Lindsay Powell is the author of several acclaimed books on battles, generalship and warfare. His speciality is the early Roman Empire and, in particular, the lives and times of the notorious extended family of Caesar Augustus. Among his books are two firsts – full-length biographies of Drusus the Elder and of his famous son Germanicus. […]

June Giveaway!

6 June 2018 By Editor

This month we’ve got a real treat for history fans. We’re giving away a bundle of six books from Pen & Sword, including new titles from historians Lindsay Powell and Naomi Clifford. Just follow the instructions below to enter.  You’ve got four chances to win and can enter using any or all of the options: 1. Sign […]

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