Videos

Curator John Taylor explains the cultural significance of wigs and hair in ancient Egypt.

A history of Qadesh.

Dr Mike Burns speaks about The South Italic cuirass from the 6th to 3rd centuries BC at the Greek and Roman Armour Day, 20th July, 2015.

Dr Guy Stiebel speaks about armour Roman Judaea at the Greek and Roman Armour Study Day, on 20th July, 2015.

Mr Stephen Clews, Manager of the Roman Baths at Bath, speaks about the Roman curse tablets found at that site. Greek and Roman Curses - presented by the Hellenic and Roman Societies - 17 March 2015

The rise and development of segmented helmets in the later Roman to early Byzantine army

Professor Gregory Aldrete speaks about 'Linen body armour: reconstruction and tests' at the Greek and Roman Armour Day, 20th July 2015.

Professor Peter Krentz speaks on changes in hoplite armour at the Greek and Roman Armour Day, 20th July 2015.

Dr Mike Bishop speaks (and is aided by live demonstrations) about 'The impenetrable wall: Roman body armour assessed' at the Greek and Roman Armour Study Day, 20th July, 2015.

Dr Esther Eidinow speaks about Greek inscribed curses, c.6th-1st centuries BCE, Greek and Roman Curses - presented by the Hellenic and Roman Societies - 17 March 2015